Balda Baldinette Camera Baltar 50mm f/2.9 – Very Good Condition with Case

OVERVIEW

A Balda Baldinette 35mm folding camera in Very Good Used Condition, fitted with the Baltar 50mm f/2.9 lens and supplied with its original case. A compact mid‑century German folder known for its solid build, clean design, and straightforward mechanical operation.

CONDITION

Camera – Very Good Used Condition

• Shutter fires across marked speeds
• Lens clean with no haze or fungus observed
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Focus smooth with correct resistance
• Bellows appear light‑tight on inspection
• Folding mechanism opens, locks, and closes correctly
• Body shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Viewfinder clear with light age‑related dust

Case – Very Good Used Condition

• Leather clean with light signs of previous use
• Stitching intact
• Press‑stud fastening working correctly
• Interior clean with minimal wear

INCLUDED

• Balda Baldinette camera
• Baltar 50mm f/2.9 lens (factory fitted)
• Original leather case

KEY FEATURES

• Classic Balda Baldinette folding 35mm camera
• Baltar 50mm f/2.9 lens
• Compact, lightweight design
• Mechanical shutter
• Manual focus and aperture control
• Mid‑century German engineering
• Ideal for collectors or display

COLLECTOR NOTES

The Baldinette remains one of Balda’s most recognisable compact folders, appreciated for its simplicity and the rendering of the Baltar 50mm lens. Clean examples with their original case are increasingly sought after by collectors of mid‑century German cameras.

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