Weltaflex

Weltaflex


Serial Number: Cam0043

Type:
Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera

Manufacturer:
Welta

Country of Origin:
East Germany

Production Period:
1954

Approximate Price:
USD 120.00 - 140.00

Reference:
camerapedia.wikia.com

Status: Display

Description:
The Weltaflex is a TLR made by Welta in
what was then East-Germany.
It has a 75/3.5 Ludwig Meritar set in a Prontor SVS shutter
with speeds up to 1/300s. Variations with Meyer Trioplan
75/3,5 or Rectan 75/3.5 lenses set in a Vebur shutter
(1-1.250s) are known. There seem to be two versions. An
"older" version with a red slide window for advancing or a
"newer" model with a VEBUR shutter that has auto framing. This newer model does not have the rear red window
for advancement but a pin and lever at the bottom of the
camera. When the door is open, the numbering window
by the shutter reverts to 0. I have not found the manual for
this model but a lever at the bottom must be swung
around to "lock" auto framing and numbering when the
door is closed. Align the arrows on the film to bottom
roller, then close the back and wind until it stops. You then
need to fire the shutter to advance the film. If the lever is
not used (swung back) you can fire the shutter at any time
with the back closed, but the framing stops will not work.
The button above the shutter lever is for locking the shutter, dot down to fire.