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==Certix (Postwar)== | ==Certix (Postwar)== | ||
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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.
- 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
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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.
- 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
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| Certix, Ceronar 4.5 Lens image by Cletus Awreetus (Image rights) |
In about 1931 the Certotix was renamed to Certix.
- Production : from c.1931 to c.1935
- Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm or (with mask) 16 exposures of 4.5 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
- Observed Lens/Shutter combinations:
Certonar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a Vario leaf shutter
Certonar Anastigmat 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Compur 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 : 80x157x35 mm (folded)
- Weight: 460 - 515 grams (lens/shutter dependend)
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| Certix, Ceronar 6.3 Lens image by Cletus Awreetus (Image rights) |
Certix A
Similar to the Certix but covered in ribbed robusit. Most basic version only in the 6 x 9 cm format.
- Production : from c.1935 to c.????
- Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm or (optional, with mask) 16 exposures of 4.5 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
- Observed Lens/Shutter combinations:
Anastigmat 7.7/10.5 cm lens in a Vario leaf shutter
Certar 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a Vario leaf shutter
Schneider Radionar 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a Prontor leaf shutter
Certar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Prontor leaf shutter
Steinheil Actinar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Pronto leaf shutter
Meyer Trioplan 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Prontor II 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 B
Similar to the Certix A but more luxuary. Covered with real leatherette. 3 Film frame formats possible.
As of c.1937 with a modified viewfinder and a body shutter release on the side of the winder knob.
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.
Links
- Pages at Historic Camera :
