Custom:, Balda Baldaxette Analogue camera

The Balda Baldaxette I is a German camera produced by Balda in the postwar years, belonging to a series of compact and folding cameras that were very widespread in Europe between the 1940s and 1950s. This model stands out for its elegant and classic design, with a metal frame, imitation leather covering, and the characteristic collapsible bellows that allowed the camera to become more compact during transport. The Baldaxette I generally used medium format film and offered fully manual operation, requiring the photographer to directly control shutter speeds, aperture, and focusing. Like many cameras of the era, it was designed for slow, deliberate photography, where every shot was prepared with care. The lenses mounted on these cameras could vary depending on the configuration, but were often appreciated for their soft and highly characteristic rendering, typical of European vintage photography. From an aesthetic perspective as well, the Baldaxette I still today retains a strong retro charm, thanks to the mechanical finishes and the folding system that immediately recalls the great classic cameras of the twentieth century.

Schätzpreis:200€

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