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− | Between 1932 and 1938 [[Balda]] introduced four different camera's with the name | + | 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 finder]]s and a new look with a larger name plate and a shiny metal rim around the front. |
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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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 | ||
* [[Cable release]] beneath the shutter release | * [[Cable release]] beneath the shutter release | ||
* Simple F:11 [[meniscus lens]] | * Simple F:11 [[meniscus lens]] | ||
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | *[http://www.artdecocameras.com/cameras/balda/frontbox/ Balda Frontbox review] at [http://www.artdecocameras.com/ Art Deco Cameras] | ||
[[Category: German camera makers]] | [[Category: German camera makers]] | ||
[[Category: German 6x9 box]] | [[Category: German 6x9 box]] | ||
[[Category: Dresden]] | [[Category: Dresden]] | ||
− | [[Category: Balda| | + | [[Category: Balda]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:F|Frontbox (6×9) Balda]] |
+ | [[Category:120 film]] |
Latest revision as of 06:41, 21 November 2022
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