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The '''Rocca Automatic''' was made by [[Montanus|Montanus Kamerafabrik]] in 1954. It is called ''automatic'' because transporting the film automatically cocks the shutter.  
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The '''Rocca Automatic''' was made by [[Montanus|Montanus Kamerafabrik]] in 1954. It is called ''automatic'' for its crank film advance. Designations '''Model S''' and '''Model P''' refer to the style of focus control. The latter uses a thumbwheel at the top of the lensboard; the former a slider alongside it<ref>{{McKeown12}} Pages 697-698.</ref>.
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The [[Rocca Super Reflex]] may only be a name variant. A version was also sold by [[Wirgin]] as the '''[[Wirgin Edixa (TLR)|Edixa 6x6]]'''
  
 
== Specs ==
 
== Specs ==
  
 
Its most distinctive feature is one way mirroring glass sportsfinder. The Rocca automatic has a [[Steinheil]] Cassar 80/2.8 taking lens. It is set in a Prontor-SVS 1-1/300s shutter.
 
Its most distinctive feature is one way mirroring glass sportsfinder. The Rocca automatic has a [[Steinheil]] Cassar 80/2.8 taking lens. It is set in a Prontor-SVS 1-1/300s shutter.
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==Notes==
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Revision as of 17:27, 16 May 2011

The Rocca Automatic was made by Montanus Kamerafabrik in 1954. It is called automatic for its crank film advance. Designations Model S and Model P refer to the style of focus control. The latter uses a thumbwheel at the top of the lensboard; the former a slider alongside it[1].

The Rocca Super Reflex may only be a name variant. A version was also sold by Wirgin as the Edixa 6x6

Specs

Its most distinctive feature is one way mirroring glass sportsfinder. The Rocca automatic has a Steinheil Cassar 80/2.8 taking lens. It is set in a Prontor-SVS 1-1/300s shutter.

Notes

  1. 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). Pages 697-698.