An Akarelle 35mm Camera
Aka
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1954 - 1957
Materials
Metal alloy, Leatherette, Glass
Measurements
68 x 130 x 75 mm
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525800.1
Summary
An Akarelle 35mm Camera. The body is metal covered with a black leatherette material. It has iterchangable lens held in place by an unusual screw mechanism. There are two viewfinders for use with 50 and 90mm lenses respectively with a front lever with blocks out the one not in use. The lens fitted is mounted in a silver alloy. It is marked 'Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 1:3.5/50 3865092'. This also has a screw mounted UV filter attached which has no markings. It has a Prontor eight speed leaf shutter with speeds 1-1/300 sec and B. On the silver front plate is 'AKArelle' and the lever controlling viewfinder. There are also two lugs for a neck strap. On top is and accessory shoe and lever wind and on the base is a tripod bush.
Provenance
Donated on 15/01/20 to The Fox Talbot Museum by V. Franklin.
Makers and roles
Aka, manufacturer