{"product_id":"balda-super-baldina-rangefinder-camera-with-triplan-50mm-f-2-9-lens-very-nice_395646992406_","title":"Balda Super Baldalux 35mm Folding Camera Baltar 50mm f\/2.9 Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBaltar 50mm f\/2.9 lens\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalda Super Baldalux camera\u003cbr\u003eBaltar 50mm f\/2.9 lens (factory fitted)\u003cbr\u003eCase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLens Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaltar 50mm f\/2.9\u003cbr\u003e3‑element optical design\u003cbr\u003eManual focus with smooth helicoid\u003cbr\u003ef\/2.9–f\/16 aperture range\u003cbr\u003eFront‑cell focusing\u003cbr\u003eClassic mid‑century rendering with good contrast for its era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35mm folding camera\u003cbr\u003eCoupled rangefinder\u003cbr\u003eBaltar 50mm f\/2.9 lens\u003cbr\u003eMechanical shutter\u003cbr\u003eCompact and lightweight design\u003cbr\u003eClassic mid‑century German engineering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalda Super Baldalux\u003cbr\u003eSuper Baldalux camera\u003cbr\u003eBaltar 50mm f\/2.9\u003cbr\u003eBalda folding camera\u003cbr\u003eVintage 35mm folder\u003cbr\u003eBalda camera UK\u003cbr\u003eVintage camera for sale\u003cbr\u003e35mm rangefinder folder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49465471435094,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP3172_ff3ae940-6668-4af4-af7f-fc7694312bf9.jpg?v=1774459883","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/balda-super-baldina-rangefinder-camera-with-triplan-50mm-f-2-9-lens-very-nice_395646992406_","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}