Difference between revisions of "Frontbox (6×9)"
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* Metal box covered with [[Leatherette]] | * Metal box covered with [[Leatherette]] | ||
* “Balda” embossed on both sides of the camera | * “Balda” embossed on both sides of the camera | ||
| − | * Two 3/8 inch 16 UNC threaded tripod | + | * Two 3/8 inch 16 UNC threaded tripod sockets |
* T and B shutter set by pulling the smaller upper lever | * T and B shutter set by pulling the smaller upper lever | ||
* Two apertures set by pulling the larger bottom lever | * Two apertures set by pulling the larger bottom lever | ||
Revision as of 10:58, 25 September 2021
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| Balda Frontbox 2 (1935) image by Jaap Schelvis (Image rights) |
Between 1932 and 1938 Balda introduced four different camera's with the name “Frontbox”. This second version from 1935 was only a minor upgrade from the original model. The box camera was now fitted with two brilliant finders and a new look with a larger name plate and a shiny metal rim around the front.
Specifications
- Metal box covered with Leatherette
- “Balda” embossed on both sides of the camera
- Two 3/8 inch 16 UNC threaded tripod sockets
- T and B shutter set by pulling the smaller upper lever
- Two apertures set by pulling the larger bottom lever
- Cable release beneath the shutter release
- Simple F:11 meniscus lens
