Certofix
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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
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 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 aluminium
- Color Leatherette : Black
- Dimensions WxHxD : ??x??x?? mm (folded)
- Weight: ??? grams
Certotix
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.