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| − | The '''Certofix''' is a vertical-folding | + | 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 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]]). | + | 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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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] He lists only the Radionar lens, and the Vario shutter (but the example illustrated here has a Pronto).
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 the example pictured supports a date of 1930-31; see Age of Lenses at Schneider Optics.
