Werra 1 35mm Camera - Unusual - Rare - Collectable

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WERRA 1 35mm Camera The Werra is a 35mm rangefinder camera manufactured by the Carl Zeiss Jena factory which was primarily a lens-making plant. The Werra is named after a small river in Germany . The camera offers a high degree of control with a minimum number of levers, knobs or rings. In the simplest incarnation, the Werra featured only a shutter release button on the top plate. With streamline styling, one could call the Werra a design camera. Nearly all other controls were incorporated into the lens barrel. The most unique feature of the Werra is the covered ring around the lens barrel. Twisting the ring cocks the shutter and advanced the film in one motion. In addition, the lens cap doubles as a shade. Werra cameras were manufactured from 1955 to 1968. This Werra has a 50mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar lens, and a Prestor RVS shutter. The shutter speed range is B-750 sec. The aperture range is f/2.8-16. Winning bidder will receive the special lens shade and lens cover. I have checked out the camera to the best of my ability, and I can say that everything seems to work. I have not taken any pictures with the camera. The camera is being offered as is. It is over 60 years old and is not “new in the box”, so if you expect it to be, please do not bid on it; I do not want you to be disappointed. In my estimation it’s nice for read more

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