Baldinette 35mm Folding Camera

Baldinette 35mm Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German Compact Folder with Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f/3.5

The Baldinette is a beautifully compact German 35mm folding camera produced by Bunde — a charming and practical piece of post-war German optical engineering that combines a sharp Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f/3.5 lens with the elegant folding design that made German cameras of this era so highly regarded worldwide. The Radionar is a classic three-element Schneider-Kreuznach lens formula — delivering sharp, contrasty images with the natural rendering character that Schneider glass is renowned for. Compact when folded and satisfying to use when open, the Baldinette is a genuine piece of German photographic history that remains a joy to collect and use. Serial number (lens): 2648033.

Key Features

• Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f/3.5 — classic German three-element optic
• Classic 35mm folding design — compact when closed, elegant when open
• Manual focus and exposure control
• Solid all-metal German construction of the highest quality
• A genuine piece of classic German camera and optical heritage

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing; bellows intact with no visible pinholes; folding mechanism operates smoothly
• Optics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across available speeds; aperture blades clean and snappy; focus mechanism operates smoothly

"The Baldinette is one of those charming German folders that rewards collectors and photographers alike. The Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar delivers a clean and honest rendering that is unmistakably German — sharp where it needs to be, smooth where it counts. A delightful and practical piece of post-war German photographic history in good condition."

What's Included

• Baldinette folding camera with Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f/3.5 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Baldinette (Bunde)
• Model: Baldinette
• Serial Number (Body): Not available
• Serial Number (Lens): 2648033
• Lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 50mm f/3.5 (fixed)
• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Manual
• Construction: All-metal body with bellows
• Type: Compact Film Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition