Difference between revisions of "Perle"
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| − | The '''Perle''' is a series of [[folding camera]]s made by [[Welta]] in the 1930s. | + | The '''Perle''' is a series of [[folding camera]]s made by [[Welta]] in the 1930s. They were Welta's first self-erecting folders.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p988-9.</ref> They were made in various formats: 4.5×6cm, 6×6cm and 6×9cm for [[120 film]], 5×8cm for [[129 film]] and 6.5×11cm for [[116 film]]. |
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
Revision as of 22:05, 7 June 2011
The Perle is a series of folding cameras made by Welta in the 1930s. They were Welta's first self-erecting folders.[1] They were made in various formats: 4.5×6cm, 6×6cm and 6×9cm for 120 film, 5×8cm for 129 film and 6.5×11cm for 116 film.
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Specifications of the 6×9cm model
- Type: folding camera
- Manufacturer: Welta Kamerawerk
- Years of production: 1932-1936
- Film: 120 film rolls
- Lens: Weltar 1:6.3/105mm
- Shutter: Gauthier Vario with speeds 1/25 – 1/100 sec.
- Diaphragm: 1:6.3–1:32
- Viewfinder: brilliant viewfinder
another version, differences:
- Lens: Schneider Xenar 1:2.9/105mm (4 elements)
- Shutter: Compur with speeds 1/10 – 1/250 sec.
- Diaphragm: 1:2.9–1:32
Japanese advertisements for the 4.5×6cm model
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| Catalogues and leaflets by the Japanese retailer Photo News. (Image rights) | |
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). p988-9.
Bibliography
- Photo News Sha. Catalogue of Welta cameras, dated April 1936. Document reproduced in this Flickr album by Rebollo_fr.
- Photo News Sha. Leaflet presenting the Rolleicord, Perle, Semi Olympus II and Patent Etui, dated November 1938. Document reproduced in this Flickr set by Rebollo_fr.
