Contessa-Nettel Adoro Tropical |
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Manufactured or assembled in Germany from (Before) 1922 to (After) 1922.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 20174
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Chronology of cameras Contessa-Nettel
Contessa-Nettel offered several camera models from 1919 (following the merger of Contessa and Nettel) to 1926 (when it was absorbed into Zeiss Ikon). All were exceptionally well-manufactured.
The table below, though not exhaustive, demonstrates that Contessa-Nettel addressed various factors to offer a comprehensive technical catalogue, featuring a wide range of price points. Lenses with an aperture of f/4.5 and Compur shutters were reserved for high-end models. Cheaper shutter options were also available to provide more economical alternatives. However, for models like the Adoro and Fiduca, these alternatives do not appear to have been offered.
Years | Made of | Size | Extension1 | Lens f/4,5 (for 6,5 x 9) |
Shutter | |||||
6.5 x 9 |
9 x 12 |
10 x 15 |
Compur | Others | ||||||
Altura | 1925-26 | Wood and Metal |
Oui | D | Oui | Oui | ||||
Onito | 1925-26 | Metal (flap) | S | |||||||
Taxo | ![]() |
1925-26 | Wood | |||||||
Tessco | 1919-26 | Metal | Oui | Oui | Oui | Oui | ||||
Adoro | 1921-26 | Metal | D | |||||||
Fiduca | ![]() |
1922-24 | Metal | S | ||||||
Donata | 1926 | 6.5 x 9 : Metal 9 x 12 : Wood |
Oui | |||||||
Alino | ![]() |
1922-25 | ||||||||
Suevia | 1925-26 | Wood |
1 S simple. D double __________
The Adoro Tropical has the same technical characteristics as the Adoro but is constructed differently. Wood replaces metal, specifically teak, which is rot-resistant and perfectly suited to hot and humid climates. The covering is removed because leather is too prone to mold. The bellows leather has undergone a special treatment and, consequently, has a yellow color.
The "Tropical" versions are 15 to 20% more expensive than the standard versions, given equivalent characteristics.
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