{"product_id":"voigtlander-bessa-folding","title":"Voigtlander Bessa 6x9 Folding Camera Voigtar 10.5cm f7.7 Minor Fungus Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_bd0aaafeb28aefe1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4c8c8c970c3770ae\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Voigtländer Bessa 6x9 is a classic pre-war German medium format folding film camera designed for capturing large \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$6\\times9\\text{cm}$\u003c\/span\u003e negatives on standard 120 roll film. Fitted with a Voigtländer Anastigmat Voigtar 10.5cm f\/7.7 lens set in an AGC leaf shutter with speed settings for T, B, 1\/25, and 1\/75 seconds. Features a dual-viewfinder arrangement including a waist-level brilliance finder on the lens standard and a pop-up frame viewfinder on the top plate. Designed with a self-erecting bed mechanism, drop-down front leg stand for tabletop positioning, and dual red window film counter back. Offered with the camera body itself in very good mechanical and cosmetic condition, noting minor internal lens fungus, and accompanied by its original leather case which has degraded and is in pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good (Note: Minor Lens Fungus)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOptics show minor internal fungus growth behind the elements, otherwise haze free with possible minor dust. Camera body itself is in very good condition with clean metalwork, crisp original leatherette, and intact, supple bellows. Self-erecting bed mechanism extends smoothly and latches firmly. AGC leaf shutter fires cleanly across all speeds, aperture iris moves smoothly, and film transport functions properly. The accompanying original leather case is heavily deteriorated and broken into pieces. Camera body is fully operational, sold with optical note for cleaning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVoigtländer Bessa 6x9 Medium Format Folding Film Camera\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIntegrated Voigtländer Anastigmat Voigtar 10.5cm f\/7.7 Lens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOriginal Vintage Leather Carry Case (Damaged \/ In Pieces)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eClassic medium format \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$6\\times9\\text{cm}$\u003c\/span\u003e exposure layout using standard 120 roll film\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGerman Voigtländer Anastigmat Voigtar 10.5cm f\/7.7 optical glass lens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAGC leaf shutter system with speed options T, B, 1\/25, and 1\/75 seconds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDual viewfinder system: waist-level brilliance finder plus pop-up frame finder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSelf-erecting front bed mechanism with fold-out stabilization leg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRear red window film frame counter system\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVery clean mechanical body ideal for optical cleaning or immediate use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBecause the 3-element Anastigmat Voigtar front and rear cells unscrew easily, cleaning minor internal fungus on an otherwise very clean Voigtländer Bessa body is a quick task for vintage camera enthusiasts. The physical body and bellows on this example remain in well-preserved condition, making it a very usable candidate for 120 medium format shooting despite the perished leather case.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeywords\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVoigtlander Bessa 6x9, Vintage 120 Folding Camera, Voigtar 10 5cm f77, Pre War German Film Camera, 6x9 Medium Format Folder, Voigtlander Bessa Minor Fungus, 120 Film Folding Camera\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voigtlander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55496558248278,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP1903_dadbcc14-93bb-48df-b105-ab65c535ee8d.jpg?v=1790363705","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/voigtlander-bessa-folding","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}