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Nettel Deckrullo |
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Manufactured or assembled in Germany from (Circa) 1912 to (Circa) 1919.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 7716
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Chronology of cameras Nettel
The Nettel Deckrullo was one of the most well-known reportage cameras during the first half of the 20th century. This was due to its quality, as well as the distinctive and immediately recognizable design of its viewfinder and compasses, along with its exceptional longevity.
After an earlier precursor under the emblem of Korner and Mayer, the Deckrullo was produced from 1909 to 1919 by the Nettel Camerawerke company, and later by Contessa-Nettel until the formation of Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It continued to be produced under the Zeiss Ikon brand, with some improvements, until 1937.
Various formats were manufactured, including 6.5 x 9 cm, 9 x 12, 10 x 15, and 13 x 18. There were also various tropicalized models, as well as two stereo versions in 6 x 13 and 10 x 15 cm.
The astonishing success of the Deckrullo can be attributed to its build quality, but above all, to its overall design as a folding camera. The typical and original compass system ensured exemplary rigidity and quick, reliable focusing. The sports-style viewfinder with a large metal front frame and a double rear eyepiece allowed for effective framing and also contributed to the immediate identification of the Deckrullo. A magazine for 12 plates was available. However, the vertical focal plane shutter, which gave the camera its name, was very reliable and offered very high shutter speeds. An essential feature was that it was one of the first shutters of its kind that did not uncover the plate during cocking.
This was the recipe for a very rare success story that spanned 30 years.
This camera is a Nettel Deckrullo from the period 1912-1919 when the company signed their cameras simply with Nettel trademark. It is designed for the format of 9 x 12 cm. The slot for the front standard has a full frame. The struts and camera lock are on the left side. It has the typical Nettel sports finder and focusing is made by a lateral knob with scale at the top of the camera.
The self-capped shutter delivers speeds in the range 2 to 1/2800 plus B and T. The lens is an Oskar Simon Tetranar No. 2 of 180 mm of focal length and maximum aperture of 4.5. The camera has fitted a front bellow extension.
Nettel Deckrullo 9 x 12 with front extension
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