Balda Baldinette 35mm Folding Camera Radionar 50mm f/3.5 – Very Good

DESCRIPTION

Balda Baldinette 35mm folding camera fitted with the Schneider‑Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f/3.5 lens, presented in Very Good condition and fully tested and working. This compact mid‑century German folder is appreciated for its simple, reliable mechanics and the classic rendering of the Radionar triplet lens.

A clean, user‑ready example ideal for collectors of 1950s German cameras and film photographers seeking a compact, mechanically satisfying 35mm folder.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Fully tested and working
• Shutter fires across all speeds
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Lens optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact
• Bellows light‑tight
• Folding mechanism opens and locks correctly
• Viewfinder clear
• Exterior shows light signs of previous use
• Film transport smooth

INCLUDED

• Balda Baldinette camera
• Schneider‑Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f/3.5 lens (factory fitted)

KEY FEATURES

• 35mm folding camera
• Schneider‑Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f/3.5 lens
• Compact, pocketable design
• Fully mechanical operation
• Classic mid‑century German engineering
• Simple, reliable shutter and focus system

COLLECTORS NOTES

The Baldinette is one of Balda’s most recognisable 35mm folders, and examples fitted with the Radionar 50mm f/3.5 lens are valued for their distinctive triplet rendering and dependable mechanics. Well‑preserved, fully working examples remain popular among collectors and users exploring mid‑century folding cameras.

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