Voigtländer Perkeo I 6x6 Folding Camera –80mm F3.5 Lens – 1950s German Icon

Description:
Voigtländer Perkeo I medium format folding camera with fixed 80mm f/3.5 lens, designed for 6x6 exposures on 120 roll film. Compact and elegantly engineered, it features a leaf shutter, manual controls, and classic German styling. Ideal for collectors or analogue photographers seeking a portable vintage folder with sharp optics and timeless charm.

Condition:
Shutter fires and appears correct at speeds above 1/10s, it is sticking at lower speeds. Lens optics clean with minimal internal dust. Aperture blades responsive. Bellows light-tight and supple. Body shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age. Please refer to photos for detailed condition.

Overall Condition: Good

Included:

• Voigtländer Perkeo I camera body
• Fixed 80mm f/3.5 lens Color-Skopar
• Original leather case 
• Rangefinder

Collectors Notes:
Introduced in the early 1950s, the Perkeo I was Voigtländer’s compact answer to medium format travel photography. Its 6x6 format delivers rich negatives with excellent detail, and the folding design makes it pocketable despite its format. Increasingly sought after for its build quality, simplicity, and classic German optics.

Key Features:

• Medium format 6x6 on 120 roll film
• Fixed 80mm f/3.5 lens (Vaskar or Color-Skopar)
• Prontor or Compur leaf shutter: B, 1s to 1/300s
• Manual focus and aperture control
• Folding bellows design
• Optical viewfinder
• No batteries required
• Compact metal body with leatherette finish
• German engineering and design

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