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* Production : from 1930 to 1931 | * Production : from 1930 to 1931 | ||
* Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. | * Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. | ||
| − | * Known Lens/Shutter combinations: <br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] leaf shutter<br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] leaf shutter | + | * Known Lens/Shutter combinations: <br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] leaf shutter<br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] or [[Compur]] leaf shutter |
* Focus system : By turning the Frontlens | * Focus system : By turning the Frontlens | ||
* Viewfinder : [[Brilliant finder]] up front and sometimes a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side. | * Viewfinder : [[Brilliant finder]] up front and sometimes a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side. | ||
| − | * Color Finish : Black and | + | * Color Finish : Black and aluminum |
* Color Leatherette : Black | * Color Leatherette : Black | ||
* Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded) | * Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded) | ||
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| + | In about 1931 the '''Certofix''' was renamed to '''Certotix'''. | ||
| + | * Production : from c.1931 to c.1931 | ||
| + | * Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm. | ||
| + | * Known Lens/Shutter combinations: <br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] leaf shutter<br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] or [[Compur]] leaf shutter | ||
| + | * Focus system : By turning the Frontlens | ||
| + | * Viewfinder : [[Brilliant finder]] up front and sometimes a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side. | ||
| + | * Color Finish : Black and aluminum | ||
| + | * Color Leatherette : Black | ||
| + | * Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded) | ||
| + | * Weight: ??? grams | ||
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Certofix, Certotix and Certix are all cameras in a line of 6x9 cm format folders produced by the German company Certo.
Certofix
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| Certo Certofix image by Juha Kari (Image rights) |
The Certofix is the first in a line of vertical-folding cameras for 6×9 cm exposures on 120 film, made by Certo in about 1930.[1] According to McKeown, this model was first renamed the Certotix, and very soon afterward renamed again to the Certix, in 1931.[2]
There are Certofix cameras observed online with and without a foldable wire frame finder.
- Production : from 1930 to 1931
- Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
- Known Lens/Shutter combinations:
Schneider Radionar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a Vario leaf shutter
Schneider Radionar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Vario or Compur leaf shutter - Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
- Viewfinder : Brilliant finder up front and sometimes a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side.
- Color Finish : Black and aluminum
- Color Leatherette : Black
- Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded)
- Weight: ??? grams
Certotix
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| Certo Certotix image by camera1739 (Image rights) |
In about 1931 the Certofix was renamed to Certotix.
- Production : from c.1931 to c.1931
- Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
- Known Lens/Shutter combinations:
Schneider Radionar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a Vario leaf shutter
Schneider Radionar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Vario or Compur leaf shutter - Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
- Viewfinder : Brilliant finder up front and sometimes a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side.
- Color Finish : Black and aluminum
- Color Leatherette : Black
- Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded)
- Weight: ??? grams
Certix
Certix A
Certix B
Certix (Postwar)
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). p194.
- ↑ The serial number of 355xxx given for the lens on a Certofix example formerly pictured supports a date of 1930-31; see Age of Lenses at Schneider Optics.
