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Condition: Very Good
Welta Weltini II w/ Xenon f/2
Good cosmetic condition and fully working
General Weltini II Information
The Weltini is a 35mm folding camera made by Welta from 1937 to 1941. It has a coupled rangefinder combined with the viewfinder, and was based on the body of the viewfinder Welti model. One interesting feature is that the focusing lever automatically returns to the infinity setting when you close the folding bed, so that lens and lever fit smoothly under the characteristic vaulted front-door when it is closed.
Two variants exist: The older one (1937-1938) has a squared top housing for the viewfinder and rangefinder; the later one (from 1938 to 1941) has a rounded top plate running from one end to the other, and sometimes small variations to the back closing mechanism. Today the two models are sometimes called "Weltini I" and "Weltini II", but at the time they were sold, they were simply called Weltini. Both types bear a depth-of-field table on the top. The Weltini was not offered with an accessory shoe — one can only surmise that the factory felt that this item was unnecessary on a camera that had a built-in rangefinder.
The advance knob, rewind knob, and frame counter are located on the camera's bottom plate, and the lens cover is hinged on the left, whereas all other Welta 35mm folders are hinged on the right. The reason for this is quite simple: the Weltini is literally an upside-down Welti with a rangefinder grafted onto what would have been a Welti's bottom plate! This also explains why the shutter release is on the left, the camera back is hinged on the left, the film release button is on the right, and the film feeds 'backwards' — all the opposite as compared to the Welti, and in fact most other 35mm cameras. While admittedly a clever (the German word is 'kluge') piece of engineering that greatly reduced the development and production costs, it resulted in a camera that, for most people, is awkward to use. Nonetheless, the camera, like other pre-war Weltas, is well made, reliable, and capable of producing excellent images.
The shutter was the Compur-Rapid to 1/500, or a similar shutter with the Welta brand.
The choice of lenses included:
- Leitz Elmar 5cm f/3.5 — This version is quite rare, and demands high prices in the marketplace.
- Schneider Xenar 5cm f/2.8
- Schneider Xenon 5cm f/2
- Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 5cm f/2.8
The Weltini was by no means an inexpensive camera. In 1938, the Weltini II with the Schneider Xenon lens was selling in New York stores for $110 US, or over $1600 US in 2007 terms. This was slightly more than a Retina II with the same lens.
Camera House Price: £95.00
The Welta Weltini II w/ Xenon f/2 is shown in Cameras > Vintage Camera.
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Looking after your camera
Use a Camera Bag
A camera bag does more than just protect the camera against scratches and dust: It keeps it safe from rain because many are waterproof on the outside.
Be Very Careful Around the LCD Screen and Camera Lens
Use only special equipment to clean your camera’s LCD screen and camera lens. Buy a special cleaning kit that includes liquid solutions, microfiber cloths and brushes that have been specially designed to clean your camera lens.
Never Leave Your Batteries in Your Camera for Too Long
Many camera batteries are now alkaline or lithium formats. If you keep your camera with the batteries inside of it in a moist area, then the batteries can get corrosive. So if you’re thinking about just putting your camera on the shelf for several months, do yourself a favor and remove them.
Turn Your Camera Off Prior to Doing Anything
Before you do anything to your camera, always keep in mind that it should be turned off first. No matter what it is—swapping lenses, changing memory cards or disconnecting or attaching cables—your camera should be turned off.
Cold and Wet Weather Can Wreak Havoc on Your Camera Body
Take your camera out only in a waterproof bag. If the weather’s unusually cold, just wrap your camera in a plastic bag that has silica desiccant packets for the reduction of moisture. It’s also a smart idea to have a soft towel with you to wipe off any moisture, just in case it should get on your camera.
Good Memory Card Care Is Good Camera Care
Only transport your memory cards inside of a protective caseMake sure the memory cards stay dust-free at all times. When removing memory cards, make sure you do so indoors or in non-dusty situations.
Make sure that you keep memory cards only in cool places. Never keep them in places where they may heat up, like dashboards or glove compartments.
Never place your memory cards close to magnetic sources. Examples of magnetic sources are things such as audio speakers, TV monitors and actual magnets.
Use a Filter to Protect Your Camera Lens
The lens of your camera is naturally fragile. As such, it’s susceptible to scratches, cracks, dents…you name it. A UV filter will not only will you give your lens a fighting chance, but you’ll also enhance the quality of your pictures.
Condensation Can Be Controlled
Condensation normally happens when you move your camera between different temperatures.
Allow your camera a chance to naturally get used to the hotter environment. Don’t place it inside a closed plastic bag when transporting it between different temperatures! Just let the camera sit in the humid temperature for a while, until condensation disappears.
If this still doesn’t get rid of all of it, you can utilize a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture and marks left behind from the condensation.
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