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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.
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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 connectors
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* 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==
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*[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|*]]
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[[Category: Balda]]
[[Category: B]]
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[[Category:F|Frontbox (6×9) Balda]]
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[[Category:120 film]]

Latest revision as of 06:41, 21 November 2022

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

Links