{"product_id":"superb-1936-6x4-5-welta-perle-freshly-serviced-clad","title":"Superb! 1936 6x4.5 Welta Perle, Freshly Serviced, CLA'd!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript language=\"JavaScript\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\nvar message=\"© Petrakla 2018 Unauthorized use is a copyright violation\"; function keypressed() {;return false;}document.onkeydown=keypressed;function clickIE4(){ if (event.button==2){ alert(message); return false; } } function clickNS4(e){ if (document.layers||document.getElementById\u0026\u0026!document.all){ if (e.which==2||e.which==3){ alert(message); return false; } } } if (document.layers){ document.captureEvents(Event.MOUSEDOWN); document.onmousedown=clickNS4; } else if (document.all\u0026\u0026!document.getElementById){ document.onmousedown=clickIE4; } document.oncontextmenu=new Function(\"alert(message);return false\")\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/jquery\/1.7.1\/jquery.min.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cscript src=\"jquery.zoomooz.min.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=windows-1252\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n(function(d){  var f = d.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0], p = d.createElement('SCRIPT');  p.type = 'text\/javascript';  p.async = true;  p.src = '\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js';  f.parentNode.insertBefore(p, f);}(document));\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaned, Lubricated \u0026amp; Adjusted. Ready for immediate use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis is a relatively rare 6x4.5 Welta Perle produced in prewar Germany. This version, which featured a shutter release button on the body and a finely machined wind-knob (instead of a folding key), was only produced for a single year. It was introduced in 1935 and produced ceased in 1936 as the economics of the Great Depression forced the Welta camera company to cut back on some of their more expensive offering. Prior to WWII Welta was a major German camera producer and the quality of its products placed it on equal footing with Zeiss Ikon and Voigtlander. The quality and fit and finish of this camera is high and it’s finished in real leather and chrome. The generous use of chrome trim indicates it was intended for well-heeled individuals. During the 1930’s Great Depression chrome was a considered a luxury material, which is why so many cameras of the era were simply painted black. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eFolded up, this lovely camera easily slides into a jacket pocket. Unfolded it produces lovely 6x4.5 photos on 120 roll-film. When it comes to photography, bigger is better and this camera will produce a negative that’s more than three times larger than the average 35mm snapshot. So whether you’re interested in large prints, fine grain, rich tonal gradations or lovely colors, this camera will do all of that and may just become your favorite photographic companion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis camera has been carefully cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. Everything works as it should. The quality Compur shutter works smoothly and all speeds (T,B \u0026amp; 1 sec - 1\/250th) are appropriate. The slow speeds buzz along smoothly and the fast speeds are clean and snappy. The bellows are supple and light tight. The viewfinder pops open automatically when the camera is opened. The viewfinder image is clean and clear (it’s the version with red cross hairs). The bellows are soft and supple and completely light tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe lens is a sharp f2.9\/7.5cm (75mm) Steinheil Cassar (serial number 329131). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eIt’s an excellent three element design based on the classic Cooke triplet and well known in Europe for its lovely rendition and attractive background bokeh. The lens is also in exceptionally fine condition. It’s clean and clear. There are no scratches and it’s capable of producing very lovely photos on modern color and B\u0026amp;W films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAll in all, a very classy vintage camera. Load it with your favorite film and keep it handy for that perfect shot you’ve been looking for. You know the one... the one with the perfect Ansel Adams light breaking through the dark storm clouds that leaves you wishing you had a classic medium format camera with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Welta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933680521555,"sku":"09-13-2026\/3","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/4817\/files\/DSCF0128_603825d6-6815-4e9b-a513-c399c367e971.jpg?v=1789317832","url":"https:\/\/www.petrakla.com\/products\/superb-1936-6x4-5-welta-perle-freshly-serviced-clad","provider":"Petrakla Classic Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}