{"product_id":"balda-baldini-folding-camera-35mm-meritar-50mm","title":"Balda Baldini Folding Camera, 1930s 35mm – E. Ludwig Meritar 50mm f\/2.9","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Balda Baldini folding camera is a pre-war German 35mm folder from the late 1930s, the 35mm version of Balda's Baldax folding camera. It is very compact when closed and is fitted with an E. Ludwig Meritar 1:2.9 f=50mm triplet lens in a Prontor II shutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm folding camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baldini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. Ludwig Meritar 1:2.9 f=50mm (triplet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prontor II, speeds B, 1 – 1\/250 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original leatherette shows age-appropriate wear but is mostly intact, and the \"Baldini\" embossing is visible. The bellows appear good but have not been tested for light tightness. The shutter works on all speeds, though accuracy is not guaranteed at its age. Overall functionality is unknown, so the camera is sold as-is. Please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolding 35mm cameras like the Baldini were designed to slip into a pocket, with the lens and shutter retracting behind a front door on bellows. The Meritar triplet was a popular lens of the period and gives a classic vintage rendering. For collectors of German photographica or anyone building a set of pre-war folders, the Baldini is an interesting compact example to display or restore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681723383957,"sku":"EBAY-406894947504","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/balda-baldini-folding-camera-35mm-meritar-50mm-1.jpg?v=1791708845","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/balda-baldini-folding-camera-35mm-meritar-50mm","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}