Solida Record

Franka Solida Record image by René Maly (Image rights)

A very simple and light folder camera, post-war built by Franka, "Made in West Germany, US Zone". It's made of thin metal and plastic and uses 120 film.

It features a 2 speed shutter (B and 1/30) and an aperture choice with 3 settings, divided in rain (f/8), cloudy(f/11) and sunny(f/16). There is a flash connector and a cold shoe to mount it. The lens is a simple 80mm f/8 "Spezial Objectiv" which focuses with symbols. Cocking the shutter is done by the film wind knob.

At the front you can choose between 4x4 or 6x6 exposures by switching a little frame in front of the viewfinder. It has a neat loading system with 2 half cilinders which rotate to the outside that hold the film.