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| − | The '''Superfekta''' is a folding [[TLR]] camera made by [[Welta]] in about 1932.<ref name=CA>[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/camera-1169-Welta_Superfekta.html Superfekta] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/carrousel/html/index_eng.php Collection appareils]; ''Collection Appareils dates the camera to 1932, as does Westlicht (cited below)</ref><ref>{{McKeown12}} Page 993. McKeown dates the camera to about 1935.</ref> It was the predecessor of the [[Perfekta_(TLR)|Perfekta]]. It has a peculiar folding design to make it fit into a pocket. It takes 6×9 cm pictures on [[120 film]]. Since this is not a square format, the back can be turned to take landscape pictures (the film chamber, bellows and struts all rotate together relative to the lens-plate and viewfinder): a similar turning back feature is found on the [[Cornu]] [[Ontoflex]]. The Superfekta also has a folding frame-finder on the left side of the film chamber, usable at eye level in either orientation. | + | The '''Superfekta''' is a folding [[TLR]] camera made by [[Welta]] in about 1932.<ref name=CA>[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/camera-1169-Welta_Superfekta.html Superfekta] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/carrousel/html/index_eng.php Collection appareils]; ''Collection Appareils'' dates the camera to 1932, as does Westlicht (cited below).</ref><ref>{{McKeown12}} Page 993. McKeown dates the camera to about 1935.</ref> It was the predecessor of the [[Perfekta_(TLR)|Perfekta]]. It has a peculiar folding design to make it fit into a pocket. It takes 6×9 cm pictures on [[120 film]]. Since this is not a square format, the back can be turned to take landscape pictures (the film chamber, bellows and struts all rotate together relative to the lens-plate and viewfinder): a similar turning back feature is found on the [[Cornu]] [[Ontoflex]]. The Superfekta also has a folding frame-finder on the left side of the film chamber, usable at eye level in either orientation. |
The Superfekta has a Compur B 1-1/250s or Compur Rapid B, 1-1/400s shutter. ''Collection Appareils'' shows an example with a 10.5 cm f/3.8 [[Tessar]] taking lens;<ref name=CA/> the viewing lens is then a 7.5 cm f/3.8 Weltaskop.<ref name=Mar>[http://www.marriottworld.com/stock_pics/rollpics/superfekta.htm Superfekta] with Tessar and Weltaskop lenses, formerly in the stock of UK dealer [http://www.marriottworld.com/index.htm F.&S. Marriott].</ref> The viewing lens is shorter because the focusing screen is not full-size, and is set further forward than the film chamber. | The Superfekta has a Compur B 1-1/250s or Compur Rapid B, 1-1/400s shutter. ''Collection Appareils'' shows an example with a 10.5 cm f/3.8 [[Tessar]] taking lens;<ref name=CA/> the viewing lens is then a 7.5 cm f/3.8 Weltaskop.<ref name=Mar>[http://www.marriottworld.com/stock_pics/rollpics/superfekta.htm Superfekta] with Tessar and Weltaskop lenses, formerly in the stock of UK dealer [http://www.marriottworld.com/index.htm F.&S. Marriott].</ref> The viewing lens is shorter because the focusing screen is not full-size, and is set further forward than the film chamber. | ||
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The Superfekta is a folding TLR camera made by Welta in about 1932.[1][2] It was the predecessor of the Perfekta. It has a peculiar folding design to make it fit into a pocket. It takes 6×9 cm pictures on 120 film. Since this is not a square format, the back can be turned to take landscape pictures (the film chamber, bellows and struts all rotate together relative to the lens-plate and viewfinder): a similar turning back feature is found on the Cornu Ontoflex. The Superfekta also has a folding frame-finder on the left side of the film chamber, usable at eye level in either orientation.
The Superfekta has a Compur B 1-1/250s or Compur Rapid B, 1-1/400s shutter. Collection Appareils shows an example with a 10.5 cm f/3.8 Tessar taking lens;[1] the viewing lens is then a 7.5 cm f/3.8 Weltaskop.[3] The viewing lens is shorter because the focusing screen is not full-size, and is set further forward than the film chamber.
Another camera was sold at Westlicht with Meyer Trioplan lenses, the taking lens being 10 cm f/3.8 and the viewing lens again 7.5 cm f/3.8.[4]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Superfekta at Collection appareils; Collection Appareils dates the camera to 1932, as does Westlicht (cited below).
- ↑ 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). Page 993. McKeown dates the camera to about 1935.
- ↑ Superfekta with Tessar and Weltaskop lenses, formerly in the stock of UK dealer F.&S. Marriott.
- ↑ Superfekta with Trioplan lenses, sold at the 25th Westlicht Photographica Auction, in March 2014; several good pictures of the camera.
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