{"product_id":"werra-v-35mm-compact","title":"Werra V 35mm Compact","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWerra V 35mm Compact - Good Condition | Classic East German Rangefinder-Style Camera with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 | Light Meter Not Functioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Werra V is a beautifully distinctive East German 35mm compact camera from the Carl Zeiss Jena stable — instantly recognisable by its minimalist, cylindrical design and unique top-mounted shutter release ring, a hallmark of the entire Werra series. Built around a fixed Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 lens, it delivers the sharp, contrasty, and naturally rendered images that the legendary Tessar formula has been celebrated for since its introduction. The Werra V was originally fitted with a built-in coupled light meter, though on this example the meter is no longer functioning — the camera remains fully usable with manual exposure setting via a handheld meter or the sunny 16 rule. A genuine icon of East German industrial and optical design that remains a joy to shoot with today. Serial number (lens): 6101367.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 fixed lens — legendary German optical formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDistinctive minimalist cylindrical body design — a hallmark of Bauhaus-influenced East German engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUnique top-mounted shutter release ring operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManual focus with smooth, precise focusing ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompact and well-built all-metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFully usable with manual exposure setting via handheld meter or sunny 16 rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA genuine icon of East German camera design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBody: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOptics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMechanics\/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly; focus and aperture controls operating smoothly; film transport functioning as expected; note: built-in light meter is not functioning — camera remains fully usable with manual exposure setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\"The Werra V is one of those cameras that photographers fall in love with the moment they pick it up. The minimalist design is genuinely ahead of its time, and the Tessar lens delivers that unmistakable Zeiss rendering. While the built-in meter has stopped working, this is extremely common on cameras of this age and takes nothing away from the shooting experience — pair it with a handheld meter or your own exposure judgement and it performs just as beautifully as the day it was made.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWerra V camera with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Carl Zeiss Jena (Werra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: Werra V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number (Lens): 6101367\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 (fixed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFilm Format: 35mm (135)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFocus: Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMetering: Built-in coupled light meter (not functioning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShutter Speed: 1s – 1\/750s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMinimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.4m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFilter Thread: 40.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: approx. 130 x 75 x 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: approx. 480g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: 35mm Rangefinder Camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCategory: Cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Good Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carl Zeiss Jena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56291328295252,"sku":"A80W4733IP","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_5015_648a9c4d-2a0d-4f12-a0db-9f743049c4e3.jpg?v=1782816932","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/products\/werra-v-35mm-compact","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}