Perle
The Perle is a series of folding cameras made by Welta in the 1930s. It was made in various formats, including 4.5×6cm, 6×6cm and 6×9cm for 120 film, 5×8cm for 129 film and 6.5×11cm for 116 film.
4.5×6cm model |
images by Gerry Wiseman |
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
April 1936. | November 1938. |
Catalogues and leaflets by the Japanese retailer Photo News. (Image rights) |
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.