Foca Standard (1 étoile) | Analogue camera

FOCA Standard – OPL France – 5 cm f/3.5 OPLAR Objective – around 1947 Rare French FOCA Standard telemetered photographic camera, produced by OPL (Optique et Précision de Levallois), one of Europe’s most prestigious manufacturers in the post-war era. Designed to compete with the German Leicas, the FOCA is today considered one of the most emblematic French cameras of the 20th century. This example is equipped with its original OPLAR 5 cm f/3.5 lens, reputed for its excellent optical quality and its very distinctive rendering. The camera shows very beautiful overall conservation: • metal body in excellent condition; • original covering fully intact; • engravings perfectly legible; • original OPLAR lens; • serial number: 304370. The FOCA constitutes today a major piece for any collection devoted to European or French photographic equipment. Specifications • Manufacturer: OPL (France) • Model: FOCA Standard • Serial number: 304370 • Format: 24 × 36 mm • Focal-plane shutter • Coupled rangefinder • Lens: OPLAR 5 cm f/3.5 • Production: late 1940s The case is included with the lot The photographs are an integral part of the description.

Estimate:$224.44

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