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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. The taking lens in some examples is a 10.5 cm f/3.8 [[Tessar]]; the viewing lens is then a 7.5 cm f/3.8 Weltaskop.<ref name=CA/><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:// | + | The Superfekta has a Compur B 1-1/250s or Compur Rapid B, 1-1/400s shutter. The taking lens in some examples is a 10.5 cm f/3.8 [[Tessar]]; the viewing lens is then a 7.5 cm f/3.8 Weltaskop.<ref name=CA/><ref name=Mar>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160307082710/http://www.marriottworld.com/stock_pics/rollpics/superfekta.htm Superfekta] with Tessar and Weltaskop lenses, formerly in the stock of UK dealer [https://web.archive.org/web/20160308095109/http://marriottworld.com/index.htm F.&S. Marriott] (archived).</ref><ref>[http://www.christies.com/lotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=3492983 Superfekta] with Tessar and Weltaskop lenses, sold at [http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/searchresults.aspx?action=search&intSaleID=15140 Sale 4585 - Cameras and Optical Toys] on 12 March 1992 by [http://www.christies.com/?sc_lang=en Christie's] (no picture).</ref> The viewing lens is shorter than the taking lens because the focusing screen is smaller than full-size, and is set further forward than the film chamber. |
| − | Other examples have [[Meyer]] Trioplan lenses, the taking lens being 10 cm f/3.8 and the viewing lens again 7.5 cm f/3.8.<ref name=W>[ | + | Other examples have [[Meyer]] Trioplan lenses, the taking lens being 10 cm f/3.8 and the viewing lens again 7.5 cm f/3.8.<ref name=W>[https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Welta-Superfekta/AI-25-30044 Superfekta] with Trioplan lenses, sold at the [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Cameras/Past-Auctions/Auction-25/ 25th Westlicht Photographica Auction], in March 2014; several good pictures of the camera.</ref><ref>[http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2453016 Superfekta] with Trioplan lenses (listing at the [http://www.liveauctioneers.com/ LiveAuctioneers] site), sold at the auction ''Photographica & Film'' by [http://www.breker.com/english/index.htm Auction Team Breker] on 30 September 2006.</ref> |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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* [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/German/Folders.html Superfekta] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ Barry Toogood's www.tlr-cameras.com] | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/German/Folders.html Superfekta] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ Barry Toogood's www.tlr-cameras.com] | ||
| − | * [http://thecameracollector.skynetblogs.be/archive/2013/11/29/welta-superfekta-8000500.html Superfekta] at [http://thecameracollector.skynetblogs.be/about.html The Camera Collector] | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20160509104634/http://thecameracollector.skynetblogs.be/archive/2013/11/29/welta-superfekta-8000500.html Superfekta] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20160511055611/http://thecameracollector.skynetblogs.be/about.html The Camera Collector] (archived) |
| + | *[https://mikeeckman.com/2022/12/welta-superfekta-1935/ Welta Superfekta review] at [https://mikeeckman.com/ Mike Eckman Dot Com] | ||
[[Category: 6x9 TLR]] | [[Category: 6x9 TLR]] | ||
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[[Category: German 6x9]] | [[Category: German 6x9]] | ||
[[Category: Folding TLR]] | [[Category: Folding TLR]] | ||
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[[Category: Welta]] | [[Category: Welta]] | ||
[[Category: S]] | [[Category: S]] | ||
[[Category: 1932]] | [[Category: 1932]] | ||
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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. The taking lens in some examples is a 10.5 cm f/3.8 Tessar; the viewing lens is then a 7.5 cm f/3.8 Weltaskop.[1][3][4] The viewing lens is shorter than the taking lens because the focusing screen is smaller than full-size, and is set further forward than the film chamber.
Other examples have Meyer Trioplan lenses, the taking lens being 10 cm f/3.8 and the viewing lens again 7.5 cm f/3.8.[5][6]
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| Welta Superfekta image by J. Richter (Image rights) |
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 (archived).
- ↑ Superfekta with Tessar and Weltaskop lenses, sold at Sale 4585 - Cameras and Optical Toys on 12 March 1992 by Christie's (no picture).
- ↑ Superfekta with Trioplan lenses, sold at the 25th Westlicht Photographica Auction, in March 2014; several good pictures of the camera.
- ↑ Superfekta with Trioplan lenses (listing at the LiveAuctioneers site), sold at the auction Photographica & Film by Auction Team Breker on 30 September 2006.
