Description
This listing is for a Balda Super Baldalux, a classic 35mm folding rangefinder camera fitted with the Baltar 50mm f/2.9 lens. Produced in Germany during the mid‑century era, the Super Baldalux combines a coupled rangefinder, compact folding design, and solid mechanical construction. This example has been checked and is in dependable working order for its age, making it suitable for collectors and users of vintage 35mm folding cameras.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very Good
The camera presents well with clean, well‑kept cosmetics. The shutter fires, the aperture operates correctly, and the coupled rangefinder is clear and aligns as expected. The folding mechanism opens and locks securely, and the bellows appear intact.
The Baltar 50mm f/2.9 lens presents well with age‑appropriate signs typical of vintage optics. Focusing is smooth, and the aperture blades move freely. One note is that the lens/shutter assembly is not fully fixed and rotates a little although it does not come out
Included
Balda Super Baldalux camera
Baltar 50mm f/2.9 lens (factory fitted)
Case
Lens Details
Baltar 50mm f/2.9
3‑element optical design
Manual focus with smooth helicoid
f/2.9–f/16 aperture range
Front‑cell focusing
Classic mid‑century rendering with good contrast for its era
Collectors Notes
The Super Baldalux is one of Balda’s more desirable 35mm folders, offering a coupled rangefinder and a bright Baltar lens in a compact, travel‑friendly body. Its mechanical simplicity and distinctive rendering make it popular among collectors and film users exploring mid‑century folding cameras. Well‑preserved examples remain sought after due to their build quality and classic handling.
Key Features
35mm folding camera
Coupled rangefinder
Baltar 50mm f/2.9 lens
Mechanical shutter
Compact and lightweight design
Classic mid‑century German engineering
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