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The '''Weltur''' is a series of [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] [[folding camera]]s using [[120 film]], made in the 1930s by the German company [[Welta]]. The lens is unit focused, driven by a small knob at one side of the folding bed, a system which was already used in the earlier [[Welta Solida|Solida]] model. The distance setting is visible in a small window on the interior of the folding bed. The [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] is coupled, and combined with the viewfinder. There is a [[depth of field]] table on the top plate, and a [[shutter release|body release]]. | The '''Weltur''' is a series of [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] [[folding camera]]s using [[120 film]], made in the 1930s by the German company [[Welta]]. The lens is unit focused, driven by a small knob at one side of the folding bed, a system which was already used in the earlier [[Welta Solida|Solida]] model. The distance setting is visible in a small window on the interior of the folding bed. The [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] is coupled, and combined with the viewfinder. There is a [[depth of field]] table on the top plate, and a [[shutter release|body release]]. | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170419223529/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/wlt645_e.htm The black Weltur 4.5×6], [https://web.archive.org/web/20170609121316/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur66_e.html the Weltur 6×6] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20170609174902/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur_e.htm the Weltur 6×9] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20170506092028/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/index_e.html Cosmonet Classic Camera] (archived) | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20170419223529/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/wlt645_e.htm The black Weltur 4.5×6], [https://web.archive.org/web/20170609121316/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur66_e.html the Weltur 6×6] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20170609174902/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur_e.htm the Weltur 6×9] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20170506092028/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/index_e.html Cosmonet Classic Camera] (archived) | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://certo6.com/camera-archive/welta-weltur/ The Weltur page] at [https://www.certo6.com/ the Vintage Folding Cameras site certo6.com] |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20200218010322/http://arukucamera.net/Weltur.html Weltur 6×9] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20200217002023/http://arukucamera.net/index.html Aruku Camera] (archived) |
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Latest revision as of 05:47, 5 December 2023
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| Weltur, 6×9cm model of 1939 Schneider Xenar 105mm f=1:3.5 on Compur Rapid shutter image by Remo Boretti (Image rights) |
The Weltur is a series of rangefinder folding cameras using 120 film, made in the 1930s by the German company Welta. The lens is unit focused, driven by a small knob at one side of the folding bed, a system which was already used in the earlier Solida model. The distance setting is visible in a small window on the interior of the folding bed. The rangefinder is coupled, and combined with the viewfinder. There is a depth of field table on the top plate, and a body release.
The Weltur first existed in a 4.5×6 version, with a black finish. Then it was released in 4.5×6, 6×6 and 6×9 versions with a chrome rangefinder, looking like the rangefinder of the first Weltini model. The 6×6 and 6×9 versions are dual format and can also take 4.5×6 pictures, with a mask inserted in the exposure chamber and another slid in front of the viewfinder. They have two red windows on the back.
   
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| Weltur, 4.5×6cm, chrome finish, Tessar 7.5cm f/2.8 lens, Compur-Rapid shutter. Pictures by eBayer Yalluflex. (Image rights) |
  
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| Welta Kamerawerk Weltur (Black) 6x4,5cm, Meyer Trioplan f2,9/7,5cm Lens, Compur shutter. Images by yalluflex. (Image rights) |
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| Welta Weltur 4.5x6, black Xenar 7.5cm f/2.8 Lens in Compur shutter image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights) |
Lens/shutter combinations:
- Weltur 4.5×6 black:
- Meyer Görlitz Trioplan 7.5cm f/2.9 & Compur
- Schneider Radionar 75/2.9 & Compur
- Schneider Xenar 7.5cm f/2.8 & Compur or Compur-Rapid
- Carl Zeiss Tessar 7.5cm f/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
- Carl Zeiss Tessar 8cm f/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
- Weltur 4.5×6 chrome:
- Schneider Xenar 7.5cm f/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
- Weltur 6×6:
- Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
- Carl Zeiss Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur
- Carl Zeiss Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
- Weltur 6×9:
- Schneider Xenar 105/3.8 & Compur-Rapid
- Carl Zeiss Tessar 10.5cm f/4.5 & Compur-Rapid
In all cases, the Compur shutter goes to 1/250 and the Compur-Rapid to 1/400.
Japanese advertisement for the black 4.5×6cm model
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| Catalogue by the Japanese retailer Photo News, April 1936. (Image rights) |
Bibliography
- 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). P.992.
- Photo News Sha. Catalogue of Welta cameras, dated April 1936. Document reproduced in this Flickr album by Rebollo_fr.
Links
- The black Weltur 4.5×6, the Weltur 6×6 and the Weltur 6×9 at Cosmonet Classic Camera (archived)
- The Weltur page at the Vintage Folding Cameras site certo6.com
- Weltur 6×9 at Aruku Camera (archived)
