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| − | The '''Weltur''' is a series of rangefinder folding | + | 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 [[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 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 | + | 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. |
Lens/shutter combinations: | Lens/shutter combinations: | ||
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** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400 | ** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400 | ||
** [[Carl Zeiss Jena]] Tessar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400 | ** [[Carl Zeiss Jena]] Tessar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400 | ||
| − | ** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 8cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400 | + | ** Carl Zeiss Jena [[Tessar]] 8cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400 |
* Weltur 4.5×6 chrome: | * Weltur 4.5×6 chrome: | ||
** Schneider Xenar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400 | ** Schneider Xenar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400 | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 27 August 2008
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.
Lens/shutter combinations:
- Weltur 4.5×6 black:
- Schneider Radionar 75/2.9 & Compur 250
- Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 8cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
- Weltur 4.5×6 chrome:
- Schneider Xenar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
- Weltur 6×6:
- Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur 250
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
- Weltur 6×9:
- Schneider Xenar 105/3.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5cm/4.5 & Compur-Rapid 400
Links
- The black Weltur 4.5×6, the Weltur 6×6 and the Weltur 6×9 at Cosmonet Classic Camera
- The Weltur page at the Vintage Folding Cameras site certo6.com
- A Weltur 6×6 at Griffin Byteworks
- The Welta page at the Medium Format Megasite
- A Weltur gallery by Jason Tay at photo.net
- Weltur 6×9 at antjam65's Photo Page
