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The first model was the '''Dollina I''', a horizontal-bed folding 35mm camera with a simple viewfinder, and the focus knob on the top plate. | The first model was the '''Dollina I''', a horizontal-bed folding 35mm camera with a simple viewfinder, and the focus knob on the top plate. | ||
| − | The '''Dollina O''' was a cheaper version, with front lens focusing. The choice of lens | + | The '''Dollina O''' was a cheaper version, with front lens focusing. The choice of lens and shutter for the Dollina 0 included: |
* Certar 5cm f/4.5 with Automat 25-50-100-B-T shutter | * Certar 5cm f/4.5 with Automat 25-50-100-B-T shutter | ||
* Certar 5cm f/2.9 with Compur 300 | * Certar 5cm f/2.9 with Compur 300 | ||
| − | The '''Dollina II''' was a more expensive version, with a coupled rangefinder unit above the top plate. It is operated by the top focusing knob, and the viewfinder and rangefinder windows are separated. The Dollina II existed in black finish (earlier version) and in chrome finish (later version). The choice of lens | + | The '''Dollina II''' was a more expensive version, with a coupled rangefinder unit above the top plate. It is operated by the top focusing knob, and the viewfinder and rangefinder windows are separated. The Dollina II existed in black finish (earlier version) and in chrome finish (later version). The choice of lens and shutter for the Dollina II included: |
* Steinheil Cassar 5cm f/2.9 (three-element) w/Compur 300 | * Steinheil Cassar 5cm f/2.9 (three-element) w/Compur 300 | ||
* Schneider Radionar 5cm f/2.9 (three-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500 | * Schneider Radionar 5cm f/2.9 (three-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500 | ||
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* Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 (four-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500 | * Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 (four-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500 | ||
* Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 (six-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500 | * Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 (six-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500 | ||
| + | * Schneider Xenon 4.5cm f/2 w/Compur-Rapid 500 | ||
== The Dollina III == | == The Dollina III == | ||
The '''Dollina III''' was a high-end model, with a focusing wheel above the top plate like the previous models, and a coupled rangefinder integrated in a new body with a baroque shape. The folding bed is a flat square plate, and the two sides of the body protrude together to leave room for the lens and the rangefinder. The choice of lens and shutter for the Dollina III included: | The '''Dollina III''' was a high-end model, with a focusing wheel above the top plate like the previous models, and a coupled rangefinder integrated in a new body with a baroque shape. The folding bed is a flat square plate, and the two sides of the body protrude together to leave room for the lens and the rangefinder. The choice of lens and shutter for the Dollina III included: | ||
| + | * Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 with Compur-Rapid 500 | ||
* Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 with Compur-Rapid 500 | * Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 with Compur-Rapid 500 | ||
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The Dollina III was short lived and replaced by the Super Dollina, and today it is the most uncommon of the Dollina models. | The Dollina III was short lived and replaced by the Super Dollina, and today it is the most uncommon of the Dollina models. | ||
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== The last generation: Super Dollina, Super Dollina II == | == The last generation: Super Dollina, Super Dollina II == | ||
| − | The '''Super Dollina''' replaced the '''Dollina III''' as the top of the range. It also had a coupled rangefinder integrated in the body, but this new body was more rounded and compact, similar to the Dollina I and II. The viewfinder and rangefinder windows were separated. The focusing wheel sticks out of the right side of the top plate. The Super Dollina has two thick buttons for advance and rewind, and was made at least until the war | + | The '''Super Dollina''' replaced the '''Dollina III''' as the top of the range. It also had a coupled rangefinder integrated in the body, but this new body was more rounded and compact, similar to the Dollina I and II. The viewfinder and rangefinder windows were separated. The focusing wheel sticks out of the right side of the top plate. The Super Dollina has two thick buttons for advance and rewind, and was made at least until the war. The choice of lens and shutter for the Super Dollina included: |
| − | * Schneider Xenar 5cm f/2.8 | + | * Schneider Xenar 5cm f/2.8 with Compur-Rapid 500 |
| − | * Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 | + | * Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 with Compur-Rapid 500 |
| − | * Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 | + | * Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 with Compur-Rapid 500 |
| − | After World War II, it was replaced by the '''Super Dollina II''' with slim buttons for advance and rewind. | + | After World War II, it was replaced by the '''Super Dollina II''' with slim buttons for advance and rewind. The choice of lens and shutter for the Super Dollina included: |
| + | * Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 with Vebur 250 | ||
| + | * Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 with Compur-Rapid 500 | ||
| + | * Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 with Synchro-Compur 500 | ||
== The offshoot: Durata, Durata II == | == The offshoot: Durata, Durata II == | ||
Revision as of 23:31, 8 December 2005
The Dollina is a series of 35mm folding cameras produced by the German maker Certo based in Dresden. There were three generations of Dollina, each with a different body.
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The first generation: Dollina O, Dollina I, Dollina II
The first model was the Dollina I, a horizontal-bed folding 35mm camera with a simple viewfinder, and the focus knob on the top plate.
The Dollina O was a cheaper version, with front lens focusing. The choice of lens and shutter for the Dollina 0 included:
- Certar 5cm f/4.5 with Automat 25-50-100-B-T shutter
- Certar 5cm f/2.9 with Compur 300
The Dollina II was a more expensive version, with a coupled rangefinder unit above the top plate. It is operated by the top focusing knob, and the viewfinder and rangefinder windows are separated. The Dollina II existed in black finish (earlier version) and in chrome finish (later version). The choice of lens and shutter for the Dollina II included:
- Steinheil Cassar 5cm f/2.9 (three-element) w/Compur 300
- Schneider Radionar 5cm f/2.9 (three-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500
- Schneider Xenar 5cm f/2.8 (four-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500
- Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 (four-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500
- Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 (six-element) w/Compur-Rapid 500
- Schneider Xenon 4.5cm f/2 w/Compur-Rapid 500
The Dollina III
The Dollina III was a high-end model, with a focusing wheel above the top plate like the previous models, and a coupled rangefinder integrated in a new body with a baroque shape. The folding bed is a flat square plate, and the two sides of the body protrude together to leave room for the lens and the rangefinder. The choice of lens and shutter for the Dollina III included:
- Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 with Compur-Rapid 500
- Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 with Compur-Rapid 500
The Dollina III was short lived and replaced by the Super Dollina, and today it is the most uncommon of the Dollina models.
The last generation: Super Dollina, Super Dollina II
The Super Dollina replaced the Dollina III as the top of the range. It also had a coupled rangefinder integrated in the body, but this new body was more rounded and compact, similar to the Dollina I and II. The viewfinder and rangefinder windows were separated. The focusing wheel sticks out of the right side of the top plate. The Super Dollina has two thick buttons for advance and rewind, and was made at least until the war. The choice of lens and shutter for the Super Dollina included:
- Schneider Xenar 5cm f/2.8 with Compur-Rapid 500
- Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 with Compur-Rapid 500
- Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2 with Compur-Rapid 500
After World War II, it was replaced by the Super Dollina II with slim buttons for advance and rewind. The choice of lens and shutter for the Super Dollina included:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 with Vebur 250
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 with Compur-Rapid 500
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 with Synchro-Compur 500
