Suevia
Contessa-Nettel
1919
CNTN K 1190 a02
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Suevia
Contessa-Nettel · 1919
| Typ | Drop-bed camera, Brilliant finder |
| Format | 6,5x9 Pl |
| Lens | Extra Rapid 7,7 |
| Shutter | Derval |
Archiv-Nr. CNTN K 1190 a02
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"The Suevia is a single-extension folding camera for 6.5x9 cm plates and film-packs, made by Contessa-Nettel from 1919-26. Notes at Pacific Rim Camera state that production of the camera ceased upon the merger to form Zeiss Ikon, though existing stock was branded for Zeiss Ikon, and sold. It has a wooden body with black leather covering, and is vertically oriented (that is, arranged to take portrait-format photographs most conveniently). The lens standard simply pulls forward to focus, with a scale on the left side of the bed (and of course, ground-glass focusing could be used). Earlier examples of the camera…"
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Variants (2)
| Nr. | Year | Lens | Shutter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a01 | 1919 | Citonar 6,3 | Derval | – |
| a02 | 1919 | Extra Rapid 7,7 | Derval | – |