Balda Baldessamat-RF

[farlymac]

One of my brothers gave me this camera the last time I was home, so I just had to take it for a test ride. The rangefinder needs adjusting, and it's over-exposing a bit from what may be a slow shutter. Other than that, it's a great hunk of a camera with some interesting features.

Be sure to click the link at the end for the complete album of test photos with narrative, and many more photos showing the features of the camera.


Focus Off by br1078phot, on Flickr
And it’s over-exposing



Close Focus by br1078phot, on Flickr
At 3.5 feet



Out In The Valley by br1078phot, on Flickr
Good resolution near and far



Bright by br1078phot, on Flickr
Exposure corrected



Solar Pump by br1078phot, on Flickr
This one came out good



Dappled by br1078phot, on Flickr
One last shot



Balda Baldessamat-RF Front by br1078phot, on Flickr
The camera

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157644830374326/

PF

 

[citizen99]

Nice gift🙂.
PS just seen the album - like the flash-bulb installation !

 

[farlymac]

Thanks, Johnny. It's a fairly unique camera.

PF

 

[yashcannik]

I have a Baldina 1a really cool cameras. I like the key winding.Rich

 

[farlymac]

Yeah, the first time I tried it, I was thinking it would wind up a bit for multiple shots, but am glad it's only one at a time.

PF