Hello all
I bought this camera only for the lens - it`s Heliar 13,5cm f3,5. Camera and other stuff is going for sale. Maybe someone needs spare parts or just want to put it on a shelf. Lens is NOT for sale, but you will get:
- Voigtlander Bergheil 9x12 camera (it`s green version). Camera is well used but it seems to be in nice technical condition. No pictures were taken with this example so it`s only my thoughts when i play with all knobs , buttons etc. Camera seems to be complete. It opens and closes nicely. One (of two) opening rails ( silver "arm") is little bent. Focusing is silky smooth and it`s a joy to use it knowing , that it is about 80-90 years old . Pulling camera out from the body is little hard. Front rise and front shift working good.
Sliding back with ground glass seems to be not from this particular example. It has different color leather ( black or dark brown ) with different pattern. But , it fits perfectly to the camera. The fabric pop-up ground glass shade is teared - need to be glued or stitched (check photos please). Brilliant finder - the mirror is worn , need to replace.
Bellows feels real smooth and it is green. It could be not light tight (did not test it ) but looks quite good.
- 1 film holder with insert for 9x12 sheet film. It`s worn and rusty and for sure not light tight.
- special bayonet mount ring unscrewed from Heliar 13,5cm f3,5 lens. Aprox. diameter 44mm. If you have a lens (modern or vintage) with the same diameter thread, it should work well with Bergheil by using this bayonet ring.
- carrying leather case in nice vintage condition.
Asking price for this piece of photographic history is 110 euros + PP fees + shipping OR regular bank transfer in euros.
Please keep in mind that i have not tested this camera with film. And please inspect the photos.
Click below for photos:
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Camera will be shipped from Poland ( EU ).
thanks !
Jakub
I bought this camera only for the lens - it`s Heliar 13,5cm f3,5. Camera and other stuff is going for sale. Maybe someone needs spare parts or just want to put it on a shelf. Lens is NOT for sale, but you will get:
- Voigtlander Bergheil 9x12 camera (it`s green version). Camera is well used but it seems to be in nice technical condition. No pictures were taken with this example so it`s only my thoughts when i play with all knobs , buttons etc. Camera seems to be complete. It opens and closes nicely. One (of two) opening rails ( silver "arm") is little bent. Focusing is silky smooth and it`s a joy to use it knowing , that it is about 80-90 years old . Pulling camera out from the body is little hard. Front rise and front shift working good.
Sliding back with ground glass seems to be not from this particular example. It has different color leather ( black or dark brown ) with different pattern. But , it fits perfectly to the camera. The fabric pop-up ground glass shade is teared - need to be glued or stitched (check photos please). Brilliant finder - the mirror is worn , need to replace.
Bellows feels real smooth and it is green. It could be not light tight (did not test it ) but looks quite good.
- 1 film holder with insert for 9x12 sheet film. It`s worn and rusty and for sure not light tight.
- special bayonet mount ring unscrewed from Heliar 13,5cm f3,5 lens. Aprox. diameter 44mm. If you have a lens (modern or vintage) with the same diameter thread, it should work well with Bergheil by using this bayonet ring.
- carrying leather case in nice vintage condition.
Asking price for this piece of photographic history is 110 euros + PP fees + shipping OR regular bank transfer in euros.
Please keep in mind that i have not tested this camera with film. And please inspect the photos.
Click below for photos:
Dead Link Removed
Camera will be shipped from Poland ( EU ).
thanks !
Jakub
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