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Ultra-Compact 6x6 Footprint
Folds flat into a remarkably slender pocketable profile despite shooting full 6x6 medium format frames.
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01 / 06Voigtländer Perkeo I Medium Format Folding Camera — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
A classic Voigtländer Perkeo I 6x6 medium format folding roll film camera, shown closed within its robust die-cast chassis with black leatherette covering. The camera retains its integrated optical viewfinder and accessory shoe atop the satin-chrome deck. It is accompanied by its original fitted brown leather carry case showing authentic vintage wear.
02
Distinctive Folding Door
Features the signature Voigtländer curved accent lines embossed directly on the folding bed panel.
03
Satin Chrome Top Plate
Features an integrated direct-vision optical viewfinder alongside a flush cold shoe and knurled advance knob.
04
Braunschweig Craftsmanship
Precision German engineering featuring solid die-cast metal construction built for decades of reliability.
05
Original Leather Case
Accompanied by its tailored brown leather case featuring embossed front relief and snap-tab closure.
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Pure Mechanical Operation
Completely battery-free vintage mechanical design ready for medium format film exploration.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Voigtländer & Sohn AG, Braunschweig
Origin
West Germany
Year
1950
Department
cameras
Dimensions
12.5 × 8.5 × 4.2 cm
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Film Format
120 roll film (6×6 cm square format)
Camera Type
Folding medium format roll film camera
Viewfinder
Built-in direct vision optical viewfinder
Accessory Shoe
Cold accessory shoe mounted on top plate
Lens and Shutter
Enclosed internally (not visible in closed photographs)
Included Accessory
Original fitted brown leather case
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Voigtländer Perkeo I Medium Format Folding Camera — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Voigtländer Perkeo I Medium Format Folding Camera — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Voigtländer Perkeo I Medium Format Folding Camera; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Post-War Precision
The Pocketable Medium Format
Folded tight in photo three, the Perkeo I represents post-war Braunschweig ingenuity, compressing large 6x6 roll-film framing into a compact, pocket-sized folding chassis that outdoor photographers could easily transport anywhere.
Authentic Patina
Protected in Stitched Leather
Captured in photos one and two, the custom-molded brown leather case bears genuine vintage patination, from stitched seam detailing to aged surface abrasions that narrate decades of dependable photographic protection.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1950
Introduction of Perkeo I
Voigtländer launches the Perkeo I in Braunschweig as an ultra-compact 6x6 medium format folding camera.
1952
Perkeo II Released
Voigtländer expands the Perkeo line by introducing the Perkeo II with an automatic film stop counter.
1955
End of Perkeo Production
Production of the compact Perkeo folder series concludes as rigid 35mm cameras gain market dominance.
Present
Collector & Street Favorite
The Perkeo I remains celebrated for packing medium-format negative size into a pocketable folding footprint.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body is in well-preserved cosmetic condition with intact textured leatherette covering and clean chrome upper housing. Mild edge rubbing is visible along the black enamel border lines of the folding front bed. The fitted brown leather case displays noticeable surface scuffs, finish wear, edge abrasions, and a broken carrying strap.
✓
InspectedCamera Body & Leatherette
Black textured covering is completely intact across both body shells and the front door panel without peeling.
✓
InspectedChrome Top Deck
Satin chrome top housing, winding knob, and accessory shoe appear clean with only faint handling marks.
✓
InspectedLeather Case Exterior
The brown leather case shows scattered scuffing, surface scratching, and wear consistent with regular field use.
✓
InspectedStrap & Stitching
Heavy stitching along case seams remains predominantly intact, while the leather side strap is severed and frayed.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Voigtländer Perkeo I Medium Format Folding Camera