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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]].
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==Certofix==
 
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The '''Certofix''' is a vertical-folding camera for 6×9 cm exposures on [[120 film]], made by [[Certo]] in about 1930.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p194.</ref>  
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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.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p194.</ref> According to McKeown, this model was first renamed the '''Certotix''', and very soon afterward renamed ''again'' to the '''Certix''', in 1931.<ref>The serial number of 355xxx given for the lens on a Certofix example formerly pictured supports a date of 1930-31; see [http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/age_of_lenses/ Age of Lenses] at [https://www.schneideroptics.com/ Schneider Optics].</ref>
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There are Certofix cameras observed online with and without a foldable wire frame finder.
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* Production : from 1930 to 1931
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* Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm.
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* Observed 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
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* Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
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* Viewfinder : [[Brilliant finder]] up front and sometimes a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side.
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* Color Finish : Black and aluminum
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* Color Leatherette : Black
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* Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded)
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* Weight: ??? grams
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==Certotix==
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|image= https://live.staticflickr.com/1807/29436362148_f078e1b61d.jpg
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|image_align= right
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|image_text= Certotix
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|image_by= roncalli gerald
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|image_rights= with permission
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In about 1931 the '''Certofix''' was renamed to '''Certotix'''.
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* Production : from c.1931 to c.1931
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* Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm.
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* Observed Lens/Shutter combinations:  <br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] or [[Pronto]] leaf shutter<br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] leaf shutter
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* Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
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* Viewfinder : [[Brilliant finder]] up front and a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side.
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* Color Finish : Black and aluminum
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* Color Leatherette : Black
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* Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded)
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* Weight: ??? grams
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==Certix==
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|image= https://live.staticflickr.com/7292/9484548643_11a332908b.jpg
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|image_align= right
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|image_text= Certix, Ceronar 4.5 Lens
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|image_by= Cletus Awreetus
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|image_rights=  non-commercial
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In about 1931 the '''Certotix''' was renamed to '''Certix'''.
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* Production : from c.1931 to c.1935
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* Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm or (with mask) 16 exposures of 4.5 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm.
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* Observed Lens/Shutter combinations:  <br/>Ceronar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] leaf shutter<br/>Certar Anastigmat 4.5/10.5 cm lens in an unknown <ref name="Balda">Unknown everset leaf shutter could be from [[Balda]]. This still needs proof.</ref> leaf shutter<br/>Ceronar Anastigmat 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Compur]] leaf shutter.
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* Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
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* Viewfinder : [[Brilliant finder]] up front and a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side.
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* Color Finish : Black and aluminum
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* Color Leatherette : Black
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* Dimensions WxHxD : 80x157x35 mm (folded)
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* Weight: 460 - 515 grams (lens/shutter dependend)
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|image_source= https://www.flickr.com/photos/seppou/7028317375/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image= https://live.staticflickr.com/7213/7028317375_7952b1a43a_n.jpg
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|image_align= left
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|image_text= Certix, Certar 4.5 Lens, unknown <ref name="Balda"/> shutter
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|image_by= Seppo Uusitupa
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|image_rights=  non-commercial
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}}
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|image_source= https://www.flickr.com/photos/42250269@N06/14483326399/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image= https://live.staticflickr.com/3894/14483326399_5c0ba9c16d_n.jpg
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|image_align= left
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|image_text= Certix, Ceronar 6.3 Lens
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|image_by= Cletus Awreetus
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|image_rights=  non-commercial
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}}
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==Certix A==
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|image_source= https://www.flickr.com/photos/photoli2009/8254631186/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image= https://live.staticflickr.com/8485/8254631186_2bde4f0c4d.jpg
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|image_text= Certix A, Certar 6.3 Lens, unknown <ref name="Balda"/> shutter
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|image_by= photoli2009
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|image_rights=  with permission
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Similar to the '''Certix''' but covered in ribbed robusit. Most basic version only in the 6 x 9 cm format.
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* Production : from c.1935 to c.????
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* Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm or (optional, with mask) 16 exposures of 4.5 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm.
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* Observed Lens/Shutter combinations:  <br/>Anastigmat 7.7/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] leaf shutter<br/>Certar 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a [[Vario]] or unknown <ref name="Balda"/> leaf shutter<br/>[[Schneider]] Radionar 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a [[Prontor]] leaf shutter<br/>Certar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Prontor]] leaf shutter<br/>[[Steinheil]] Actinar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Pronto]] leaf shutter<br/>[[Meyer]] Trioplan 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Prontor|Prontor II]] leaf shutter<br/>
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* Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
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* Viewfinder : [[Brilliant finder]] up front and a Foldable Wire frame finder on the side.
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* Color Finish : Black and aluminum
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* Color Leatherette : Black
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* Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded)
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* Weight: ??? grams
  
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According to McKeown, this model was first renamed the Certotix, and very soon afterward renamed ''again'' to the Certix, in 1931.<ref>The serial number of 355xxx given for the lens on the example pictured supports a date of 1930-31; see [http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/age_of_lenses/ Age of Lenses] at [https://www.schneideroptics.com/ Schneider Optics].</ref> He lists only the Radionar lens, and the [[Vario]] shutter (but the example illustrated here has a [[Pronto]]).
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|image_text= Certix A, dual format, Trioplan 4.5 Lens
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|image_by= Pedro Ré
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|image_rights=  with permission
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==Certix B==
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|image= https://live.staticflickr.com/5298/5457628465_7420c1dbfc.jpg
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|image_text= Certix B, early model
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|image_by= Leif Skandsen
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Similar to the '''Certix A''' but more luxuary. Covered with real leatherette, a body shutter release and viewfinder now on the side of the winder knob.<br/>
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As of c.1937 with a modified optical viewfinder and 3 Film frame formats possible..
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* Production : from c.1935 to c.????
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* Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm or (with mask) 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm or (with mask) 16 exposures of 4.5 x 6 cm on [[120]] type rollfilm.
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* Observed Lens/Shutter combinations:  <br/>Certar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Prontor]] leaf shutter<br/>[[Steinheil]] Actinar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Prontor|Prontor II]] leaf shutter<br/>[[Carl Zeiss]] [[Tessar]] 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] leaf shutter<br/>
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* Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
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* Viewfinder : [[Brilliant finder]] up front and a foldable Wire frame finder on the side, from c.1937 onwards a foldable optical finder only.
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* Color Finish : Black and aluminum
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* Color Leatherette : Black
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* Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded)
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* Weight: ??? grams
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
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== Links ==
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/certo/certo_certix/certo_certix.htm Certofix user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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* Pages at [http://historiccamera.com/ Historic Camera] :
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** [http://historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=1736 Certofix]
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** [http://historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=1685& Certix]
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** [http://historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=1686& Certix A]
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** [http://historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=1687& Certix B]
  
  
 
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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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Certotix
image by roncalli gerald (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:
    Ceronar Anastigmat 6.3/10.5 cm lens in a Vario leaf shutter
    Certar Anastigmat 4.5/10.5 cm lens in an unknown [3] leaf shutter
    Ceronar 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, Certar 4.5 Lens, unknown [3] shutter
image by Seppo Uusitupa (Image rights)
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Certix, Ceronar 6.3 Lens
image by Cletus Awreetus (Image rights)


Certix A

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Certix A, Certar 6.3 Lens, unknown [3] shutter
image by photoli2009 (Image rights)

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 or unknown [3] 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
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Certix A, dual format, Trioplan 4.5 Lens
image by Pedro Ré (Image rights)


Certix B

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Certix B, early model
image by Leif Skandsen (Image rights)

Similar to the Certix A but more luxuary. Covered with real leatherette, a body shutter release and viewfinder now on the side of the winder knob.
As of c.1937 with a modified optical viewfinder and 3 Film frame formats possible..

  • Production : from c.1935 to c.????
  • Format : 8 exposures of 6 x 9 cm or (with mask) 12 exposures of 6 x 6 cm or (with mask) 16 exposures of 4.5 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm.
  • Observed Lens/Shutter combinations:
    Certar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Prontor leaf shutter
    Steinheil Actinar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Prontor II leaf shutter
    Carl Zeiss Tessar 4.5/10.5 cm lens in a Compur-Rapid leaf shutter
  • Focus system : By turning the Frontlens
  • Viewfinder : Brilliant finder up front and a foldable Wire frame finder on the side, from c.1937 onwards a foldable optical finder only.
  • Color Finish : Black and aluminum
  • Color Leatherette : Black
  • Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded)
  • Weight: ??? grams


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.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Unknown everset leaf shutter could be from Balda. This still needs proof.

Links

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