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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 [[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 [[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 4.5×6 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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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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* Weltur 4.5×6 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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** [[Schneider]] Radionar 75/2.9 & [[Compur]]
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** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & [[Compur-Rapid]]
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** [[Carl Zeiss Jena]] Tessar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** [[Carl Zeiss Jena]] Tessar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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** Carl Zeiss Jena [[Tessar]] 8cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Carl Zeiss Jena [[Tessar]] 8cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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* Weltur 4.5×6 chrome:
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* Weltur 4.5×6 chrome:
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** Schneider Xenar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Schneider Xenar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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* Weltur 6×6:
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* Weltur 6×6:
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** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur 250
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
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* Weltur 6×9:
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* Weltur 6×9:
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** Schneider Xenar 105/3.8 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Schneider Xenar 105/3.8 & Compur-Rapid
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5cm/4.5 & Compur-Rapid 400
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** Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5cm/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/rebollo_fr/2293916648/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2174/2293916648_d07f1a295f_d.jpg]
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|| ''Catalogue by the Japanese retailer [[Photo News]], 1936. {{public domain Japan old}}''
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|}
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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* [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/wlt645_e.htm The black Weltur 4.5×6], [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur66_e.html the Weltur 6×6] and [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur_e.htm the Weltur 6×9] at [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/ Cosmonet Classic Camera]
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* [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/wlt645_e.htm The black Weltur 4.5×6], [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur66_e.html the Weltur 6×6] and [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/weltur_e.htm the Weltur 6×9] at [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/ Cosmonet Classic Camera]
 
* [http://www.certo6.com/cam/welta.html The Weltur page] at [http://www.certo6.com/ the Vintage Folding Cameras site certo6.com]
 
* [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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* [http://www.griffinbyteworks.com/photography/equipment/weltawelturxenar.html A Weltur 6×6] at [http://www.griffinbyteworks.com/index.html Griffin Byteworks]
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* [http://www.griffinbyteworks.com/photography/equipment/weltawelturxenar.html A Weltur 6×6] at [http://www.griffinbyteworks.com/index.html Griffin Byteworks]
 
* [http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/welta.html The Welta page] at [http://medfmt.8k.com/ the Medium Format Megasite]
 
* [http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/welta.html The Welta page] at [http://medfmt.8k.com/ the Medium Format Megasite]
 
* [http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=199209 A Weltur gallery by Jason Tay] at [http://www.photo.net/ photo.net]
 
* [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 6×9] at [http://www.geocities.com/antjam65/index.html antjam65's Photo Page]
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* [http://www.geocities.com/antjam65/Weltur.html Weltur 6×9] at [http://www.geocities.com/antjam65/index.html antjam65's Photo Page]
  
 
[[Category: German 4.5x6 rangefinder folding]]
 
[[Category: German 4.5x6 rangefinder folding]]

Revision as of 22:12, 8 November 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:
  • Weltur 4.5×6 chrome:
    • Schneider Xenar 7.5cm/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
  • Weltur 6×6:
    • Schneider Xenar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
    • Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur
    • Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 75/2.8 & Compur-Rapid
  • Weltur 6×9:
    • Schneider Xenar 105/3.8 & Compur-Rapid
    • Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 10.5cm/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

2293916648_d07f1a295f_d.jpg
Catalogue by the Japanese retailer Photo News, 1936. (Image rights)

Links

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