Balda Ideal I

Photos by FLAND text by FLAND. From the collection of FLAND. Last update 2023-11-15 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in Germany from (Circa) 1933 to (After) 1933.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 13901

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Chronology of cameras Balda

The Balda Ideal cameras are folding cameras in the 6.5 x 11 format. The first model was launched in 1930, requiring assistance to open the folding door. It wasn't until the Ideal I in 1933 that the new struts with automatic opening were introduced. The Ideal III (1933) can also be used with a 6.5 x 9 cm plate.

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This Ideal I is excellently crafted, maintaining perfect rigidity even after more than 80 years. This specimen, imported from Germany, features a French Boyer Topaz 4.5/120 mm lens.

It is equipped with a Compur shutter at 1/250, dating back to 1934, although this model could also be fitted with other shutters such as Pronto or Prontor II.

At the back, the non-actinic window is protected by a metal cover.

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