Olbia pseudo TLR
The Olbia 6x6 pseudoTLR is an Omega Eikon with a better Gitzo shutter. This can be demonstrated by the fact that the 'Olbia' Label riveted on top of the viewfinder covers up the 'Omega' brand markings which are embossed into the viewfinder lid.[1] Apparently the Swiss watch manufacturer Omega objected to the use of the name, forcing the proprietors to change their branding. The Olbia 6x6 is a pseudo TLR, sporting a large Brilliant finder that projects the view mirror imaged. The camera body is made of Bakelite with a metal viewfinder and a metal back. The camera takes 620 film.
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| Gitzo Olbia (6×6 pseudo TLR) (export model) (Image rights) (Image rights) |
The following models are known (for completeness sake the Omega Eikon is also included here).
- Omega Eikon (6×6 pseudo TLR)
- 1946-47 sold until 1950) with a 150-B:ref: Catalogue Photo-Plait 1948-49, p. 23; 1949, p. 23; 1949-50, p. 32; 1950, p. 33 </ref>
- Olbia (6×6 pseudo TLR)
- (<1947-?) with a 150-B
- (1948->1952) with a Gitzo shutter 200-B (GITZ∆-PARIS Type A with pretensioning, no flash connector)
- (1948->1952) with a Gitzo shutter 200-B (GITZ∆-PARIS Type A with pretensioning and flash connector)
- H Roussell Trylor 75mm f4.5 (common combination)
- French-language face plate; the ring holding the viewing lens in place has a thick rim [5]
- Olbia Anastigmat 75mm f4.5
- French-language face plate; the ring holding the viewing lens in place has a thick rim. The metal viewfinder lid lacks the blind-stamped text 'Omega' under the rivetted Olbia plate.Cite error: Closing
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- French-language face plate; the ring holding the viewing lens in place has a thick rim. The metal viewfinder lid lacks the blind-stamped text 'Omega' under the rivetted Olbia plate.Cite error: Closing
- H Roussell Trylor 75mm f4.5 (common combination)
 Export Model (B-200) with golden face plate |
 Camera In closed condition |
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 Export Model (B-200) with black face plate |
 View of the Viewfinder |
 The 'Omega" name visible on the inside of the viewfinder lid |
 The leather case |
Notes and References
- ↑ As can be seen in this photograph: [1]
- ↑ Coated and uncoated lens versions were offered (see Catalogue Photo-Plait 1948-49, p. 23).
- ↑ Roussel trylor no number Photo Spennemann; Sylvain Halgand Olbia Export.
- ↑ Roussel trylor nº 319936 ; Photo Spennemann
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait 1949-50, p. 32; 1950, p. 33; Hiver 1950-51, p. 32; 1951, p. 34; 1952, p. 22; 1953, p. 10; Hiver 1954/5, p. 10; 1954, p. 10.—Sylvain Halgand Olbia.— Gerard Langlois Olbia
