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New photos in the gallery with photos taken with cameras sold by us!

1936 Zeiss-Ikon Super Ikonta A The Super Ikonta A is a high-end medium format, coupled rangefinder camera that produces sixteen 6x4.5 negatives on 120 roll film. Small, elegant and pocketable, this camera was produced in Germany from the 1934 to 1956 in various models. It was a very successful design and it’s well respected for its excellent performance. A properly serviced and adjusted Super Ikonta is a joy to use and has been a favorite photographic companion for many photographers around the globe. This camera was one of the designs that marked the high point of European camera development for...

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New photos in the gallery with photos taken with cameras sold by us!

1933 Old Standard Rolleiflex This is an original “Old Standard” Rolleiflex produced by Frank & Heidecke in Germany between 1932 to 1938. It was the very first Rolleiflex specifically designed to use 120 roll film. (The previous model in addition to being rather fragile, had used 117 roll film, which only produced six exposures per roll.) The Old Standard was a very successful design and put Rolleiflex on the map. It defined what a great medium format TLR was capable of and the features it needed to do this expeditiously. Many of these cameras were used by war photographers during...

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Colorful handmade vintage style camera strap, made of 50% embroidered silk and 50% cotton.

Colorful handmade vintage style camera strap, made of 50% embroidered silk and 50% cotton. The original Creation of La N'Atelier and our most multifunctional object! Often used for phones, handbags, cameras or even binoculars! Be creative and choose the one that suits your moods and looks.The beautiful handmade Straps from La N'atelier are made of 50% embroidered silk and 50% cotton. The hooks are made of bronze metal. Handmade in Holland! See for all style here.

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How to use a Compur Shutter

The classic rim-set Compur was a high quality shutter that was fitted to countless cameras ever since  it was first introduced in the mid 1930’s. They were often used by camera manufacturers on their more expensive models because of their performance and reliability. Simply said, if the vintage camera in your hands is fitted with a Compur, the odds are good that it was one of the higher end models.  

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New! Petrakla Classic Cameras Gift Cards

New! Petrakla Classic Cameras Gift Cards  

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