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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

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.
  • Observed 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

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.
  • Observed Lens/Shutter combinations:
    Schneider Radionar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a Vario or Pronto leaf shutter
    Schneider Radionar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Vario leaf shutter
  • Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
  • Viewfinder : Brilliant finder up front and 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

In about 1931 the Certotix was renamed to Certix.

  • Production : from c.1931 to c.1935


Certix A


Certix B


Certix (Postwar)


Notes

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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