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[[File:Balda Baldessa 1b with film 3x2 crop.jpg|thumb|Balda Baldessa 1b. Introduced in 1958, the 1b model had a coupled [[Rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] and introduced an uncoupled [[light meter]] to the series.]] |
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The '''Baldessa''' was a series of [[135 film|35 mm film]] cameras produced in [[West Germany]] by Balda in the 1950's and 1960's. The first model - the Baldessa - debuted in 1957 with a fixed lens, although there was a choice between a four element and three element variety.<ref>{{cite web | last = Hicks | first = Roger | date = May 1, 2005 | title = Baldessa 1: Fun, Despite Its Performance | work = [[Shutterbug]] | url = http://www.shutterbug.com/content/baldessa-1brfun-despite-its-performance | accessdate = July 9, 2011 }}</ref> The Baldessas had an unusual control layout |
The '''Baldessa''' was a series of [[135 film|35 mm film]] cameras produced in [[West Germany]] by Balda in the 1950's and 1960's. The first model - the Baldessa - debuted in 1957 with a fixed lens, although there was a choice between a four element and three element variety.<ref>{{cite web | last = Hicks | first = Roger | date = May 1, 2005 | title = Baldessa 1: Fun, Despite Its Performance | work = [[Shutterbug]] | url = http://www.shutterbug.com/content/baldessa-1brfun-despite-its-performance | accessdate = July 9, 2011 }}</ref> The Baldessas had an unusual control layout: the film wind-on was located under the camera, so that the only control on the top with the first model was the shutter release (although this was changed with later models, where the shutter release was moved to be alongside the lens, making way for other changes).<ref>{{cite web | last = Thorley | first = Stephen | title = Balda Baldessa | work = Thorley Photographics | url = http://www.thorleyphotographics.com/baldessa.php | accessdate = July 9, 2011 }}</ref> |
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Later models, such as the Baldessa 1b, introduced a coupled [[Rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] and inbuilt [[selenium]] [[light meter]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Halgand | first = Sylvain | title = Balda Baldessa 1b | work = www.collection-appareils.fr | url = http://www.collection-appareils.fr/balda/html/balda_baldessa_Ib.php | accessdate = July 9, 2011 }}</ref> |
Later models, such as the Baldessa 1b, introduced a coupled [[Rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] and inbuilt [[selenium]] [[light meter]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Halgand | first = Sylvain | title = Balda Baldessa 1b | work = www.collection-appareils.fr | url = http://www.collection-appareils.fr/balda/html/balda_baldessa_Ib.php | accessdate = July 9, 2011 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:12, 10 July 2011
The Baldessa was a series of 35 mm film cameras produced in West Germany by Balda in the 1950's and 1960's. The first model - the Baldessa - debuted in 1957 with a fixed lens, although there was a choice between a four element and three element variety.[1] The Baldessas had an unusual control layout: the film wind-on was located under the camera, so that the only control on the top with the first model was the shutter release (although this was changed with later models, where the shutter release was moved to be alongside the lens, making way for other changes).[2]
Later models, such as the Baldessa 1b, introduced a coupled rangefinder and inbuilt selenium light meter.[3]
References
- ^ Hicks, Roger (May 1, 2005). "Baldessa 1: Fun, Despite Its Performance". Shutterbug. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
- ^ Thorley, Stephen. "Balda Baldessa". Thorley Photographics. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
- ^ Halgand, Sylvain. "Balda Baldessa 1b". www.collection-appareils.fr. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
External links
- Baldessa on Camerapedia
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