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The '''Weltur''' was a series of rangefinder folding cameras using 120 film, made in the 1930s by the German company [[Welta]]. The lens was unit focused, driven by a small knob at one side of the folding bed, a system already used in the earlier [[Solida]] model. The distance setting was visible in a small window on the interior of the folding bed. The rangefinder was coupled, and combined with the viewfinder. There was a depth of field table on the top plate, and a body release.
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|image_text= Weltur, 6&times;9cm model of 1939<br/>Schneider Xenar 105mm f=1:3.5<br/>on Compur Rapid shutter
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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]].
  
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The Weltur first existed in a 4.5&times;6 version, with a black finish. Then it was released in 4.5&times;6, 6&times;6 and 6&times;9 versions with a chrome rangefinder, looking like the rangefinder of the first [[Weltini]] model. The 6&times;6 and 6&times;9 versions were dual format and could also take 4.5&times;6 pictures, with a mask inserted in the exposure chamber and another slid in front of the viewfinder. They had two red windows on the back.
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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 window]]s on the back.
  
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|| ''Weltur, 4.5×6cm, chrome finish, Tessar 7.5cm f/2.8 lens, [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter.<br>Pictures by eBayer Yalluflex. {{with permission}}''
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||''Welta Kamerawerk Weltur (Black) 6x4,5cm, Meyer Trioplan f2,9/7,5cm Lens, Compur shutter.<br>Images by {{image author|yalluflex}}. {{with permission}}''
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|image_text= ''Welta Weltur 4.5x6, black <br>Xenar 7.5cm f/2.8 Lens in Compur shutter''
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Lens/shutter combinations:
 
Lens/shutter combinations:
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* Weltur 4.5&times;6 black:
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* Weltur 4.5×6 black:
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** [[Schneider]] Radionar 75/2.9 & [[Compur]] 250
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** [[Meyer]] Görlitz Trioplan 7.5cm f/2.9 & Compur
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** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** [[Schneider]] Radionar 75/2.9 & [[Compur]]
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** [[Carl Zeiss Jena]] Tessar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Schneider Xenar 7.5cm f/2.8 & [[Compur]] or [[Compur-Rapid]]
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 8cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** [[Carl Zeiss]] Tessar 7.5cm f/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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* Weltur 4.5&times;6 chrome:
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** Carl Zeiss [[Tessar]] 8cm f/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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** Schneider Xenar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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* Weltur 4.5×6 chrome:
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* Weltur 6&times;6:
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** Schneider Xenar 7.5cm f/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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* Weltur 6×6:
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur 250
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** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Carl Zeiss Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur
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* Weltur 6&times;9:
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** Carl Zeiss Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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** Schneider Xenar 105/3.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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* Weltur 6×9:
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5cm/4.5 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Schneider Xenar 105/3.8 & Compur-Rapid
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** Carl Zeiss Tessar 10.5cm f/4.5 & Compur-Rapid
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In all cases, the [[Compur]] shutter goes to 1/250 and the [[Compur-Rapid]] to 1/400.
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=== Japanese advertisement for the black 4.5×6cm model ===
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{| class="plainlinks" align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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|| [http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/32881554107/in/pool-camerawiki/ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/32881554107_aafd103b29_d.jpg]
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|| ''Catalogue by the Japanese retailer [[Photo News]], April 1936. {{public domain Japan old}}''
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|}
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== Bibliography ==
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* {{McKeown12}} P.992.
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* [[Photo News|Photo News Sha]]. Catalogue of [[Welta]] cameras, dated April 1936. Document reproduced in [https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/albums/72157712068739968/ this Flickr album] by Rebollo_fr.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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* [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/wlt645_e.htm The black Weltur 4.5&times;6], [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur66_e.html the Weltur 6&times;6] and [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur_e.htm the Weltur 6&times;9] at [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/ Cosmonet Classic Camera]
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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)
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* [http://www.certo6.com/cam/welta.html The Weltur page] at [http://www.certo6.com/ the Vintage Folding Cameras site certo6.com]
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* [https://certo6.com/camera-archive/welta-weltur/ The Weltur page] at [https://www.certo6.com/ the Vintage Folding Cameras site certo6.com]
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* [http://www.griffinbyteworks.com/photography/equipment/weltawelturxenar.html A Weltur 6&times;6] at [http://www.griffinbyteworks.com/index.html Griffin Byteworks]
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* [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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* [http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/welta.html The Welta page] at [http://medfmt.8k.com/ the Medium Format Megasite]
 
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* [http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=199209 A Weltur gallery by Jason Tay] at [http://www.photo.net/ photo.net]
 
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* [http://www.geocities.com/antjam65/Weltur.html Weltur 6&times;9] at [http://www.geocities.com/antjam65/index.html antjam65's Photo Page]
 
  
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[[Category: 4.5x6 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category: German 4.5x6 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category: 6x6 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category: German 6x6 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category: 6x9 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category: German 6x9 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category: Germany]]
 
 
[[Category: Welta]]
 
[[Category: Welta]]
 
[[Category: W]]
 
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[[Category:1937]]

Latest revision as of 05:47, 5 December 2023

50211151336_abb8af8093_m_d.jpg
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.

48628562077_3bfd03dba6_m.jpg 48628427136_15c3be713d_m.jpg 48628085033_52b4a83f92_m.jpg 48628600282_b35f15c42a_m.jpg
48628108778_37c9bf1e47_m.jpg 48628467011_266d502108_m.jpg
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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8693057447_5c3d6e9e2d_m.jpg 8693054889_1d79906153_m.jpg
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:
  • 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

32881554107_aafd103b29_d.jpg
Catalogue by the Japanese retailer Photo News, April 1936. (Image rights)

Bibliography

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