Bilora Bellina

Photos by Jacques Bratières text by Jacques Bratières. From the collection of Jacques Bratières. Last update 2024-01-30 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in Germany from (Circa) 1963 to (After) 1963.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 4101

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The Bilora Bellina leaves an unpleasant impression of lightness and poor finishing in terms of handling: not only is the entire shell made of plastic (sometimes "metallic"), but the same applies to the shutter release, winding lever, and aperture adjustment. The telescopic lens extends without guidance.

The functionality is somewhat different: once the lens reaches its limit, it remains perfectly fixed, opening from f/5.6 to f/22. Focus can be set using symbols on the lens, and there are three speeds plus the Bulb mode. The Bellina-Standard is simpler, as it has only two speeds. Double exposure is not possible. The frame counter is protected by a sliding spring-loaded cover that automatically closes.

The Bellina is aesthetically successful with its straight or rectangular patterns of black and silver. From the front, it appears almost white, and from the side, almost black.

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