Voigtländer Brillant TLR Camera – 120 Film Medium Format Classic

Description:
The Voigtländer Brillant is a series of medium format twin-lens reflex cameras produced in Germany from 1932. Early models are pseudo-TLRs with zone focusing, while later versions introduced true focusing mechanisms. Designed for 6×6 cm exposures on 120 roll film, the Brillant combines Art Deco styling with practical simplicity. Its fixed Voigtar lens and waist-level viewfinder make it ideal for vintage photography enthusiasts and collectors.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Fair
Camera tested for shutter operation and film advance. VLens optics clean with no haze or fungus. Cosmetic wear consistent with age.  Shutter speeds responsive.

Included:

• Voigtländer Brillant TLR camera body

Collectors Notes:
The Brillant series spans multiple variants, including early metal-bodied models and later Bakelite-bodied versions like the V6. Most feature a fixed Voigtar lens (typically 75mm f/6.3 or f/7.7) and simple shutter mechanisms. The camera’s zone focusing system uses markings for Portrait, Group, and Landscape. Its distinctive pyramid-shaped viewfinder and vertical lines make it a standout in Art Deco camera design. A charming piece of pre-war photographic history.

Key Features:

• Medium format 6×6 cm exposures on 120 film
• Twin-lens reflex layout with waist-level viewfinder
• Fixed Voigtar lens (typically 75mm, f/6.3–f/7.7)
• Shutter speeds: B, T, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 (varies by model)
• Zone focusing system: Portrait, Group, Landscape
• Bakelite or metal body depending on variant
• Manual film advance with red window frame counter

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