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Welta Weltur Zeiss Jena Tessar 7.5cm F2.8, pre-war, medium format folding camera

$ 105.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Color: Black
  • Series: Weltur
  • Brand: Welta
  • Model: Weltur
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Camera in used condition, but all mechanics working well. Lens is clean and clear and sharp. Bellows in great condition. Exterior leather covering a little worn, but all present. Rangefinder spot clear, focusing accurate.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Format: 6x4.5

    Description

    This is a pre-war Welta Weltur in very good condition. I've shot a few rolls of film through this and it's always been reliable. The Compur-Rapid shutter is strong, and the lens is clear. Bellows are light tight and in great condition.
    Externally, there is a bit of wear on the folding door, a bit of missing paint on the top cover for the rangefinder, and there is a little bit of dust in the rangefinder, which could use a cleaning.
    The rangefinder spot is easy to see and focusing works well.
    Compared to other folders, this is the most usable, best quality folder I've owned, and as fa as pre-war I think it would be hard to beat. It's got a fast F2.8 Zeiss Tessar, combined rangefinder / viewfinder, solid folding mechanism, and a solid build.
    Compare this to Zeiss Super Ikontas which don't have the combined viewfinder, and a slower F3.5 lens. This is the better camera.
    Take a look at some of the photos I have taken with this camera. Let me know if you have any questions.
    I'll ship to USA and Canada only via USPS Priority Mail.