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Balda Poka II |
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Photos by DF text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of DF. Last update 2023-11-01 par Sylvain Halgand.
Manufactured or assembled in Germany from 1931 to (After) 1931.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 10423
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Chronology of cameras Balda
The box cameras manufactured by Balda share a strong resemblance, primarily made of stamped metal and are seldom cheerful in appearance. They can be divided into a few series (non-exhaustive lists).
Rollbox series, made of metal including the film spool, equipped with two viewfinders. A small metal key, inserted in the film spool, facilitates easier rotation of the spool during insertion.
They are in the 6 x 9 format, using 120 film. A side lever allows switching between instantaneous exposure (I) and bulb exposure (T).
| Rollbox |  |
Chromed trim | Under the lens, there is a plate showing the model name. Sunburst pattern around the lens. The brand name is embossed on the sides |
| Rollbox (?) |  |
Black trim | No plate |
| Rollbox (?) |  |
Black trim | Lens surround plate, without any brand markings |
| Rusi |  |
Chromed trim | Lens surround plate with the model name |
Frontbox series. They bear a strong resemblance to the Rollbox. They also use 120 film in the 6 x 9 format. An additional side lever allows the selection of one of the two apertures.
| Frontbox |  |
Chromed trim | Under the lens, there's a plate displaying the model name. The brand name is embossed on the sides |
| Frontbox |  |
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| Front-Box |  |
Black trim | |
The Poka series consists of metal box cameras in the 6 x 9 format, but it is less uniform than the two series mentioned earlier, which can be categorized into variants.
Some Polka cameras have a vertical lever located in front of the handle. It is perforated and serves as a three-aperture diaphragm.
| Poka |  |
Black trim | Brand name embossed on the sides |
| Poka II |  |
Atypical model: additional frame viewfinder, key position | |
| Poka II |  |
Folding additional viewfinder. With viewfinder attachment. Havana color | |
| Poka II |  |
Black trim | With close-up lens and aperture selection |
| Poka II |  |
With close-up lens | |
This Poka II in Havana color features an optional viewfinder on one side. Its handle is straight, made of a metal sheet with its casing disappeared in this particular specimen.
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