VOIGTLANDER "BRILLANT" 1930s 120 FILM CAMERA VOIGTAR f7.7 ANASTIMAT LENS

Description

VOIGTLANDER BRILLANT 1930s 120 FILM CAMERA  VOIGTAR LENS;  Very Good Condition.  It has
a zone- focused Voigtar f 7.7 Anastimat lens which can be stopped down to f9 , f11 and f22.
The shutter fires by lowering the spur looking lever found next to the viewfinder lens.
The shutter has three settings for "B", 1/25 and 1/50. The shutter works well based on a visual and sound test.  The zone focusing legend (with some of the letters
faded)  can be
seen on the attached photos.  It has three settings "Landscape, Group and Portrait" settings.  The landscape
setting ranges from 4  ft to Infinity.  The group range is between 2 ft to 4ft.  The portrait range is between 1 to 2 ft.
This camera has the ranges written as  "
Porträt, Gruppe and Landschaft ."  The different range settings are set by rotating the free spinning lens
to the desired position.
Aperture settings are set by lowering or raising the spur looking lever  next to the taking lens.  The shutter speed is set by rotating the partially exposed teeth looking dial on the opposite side of the lens.  Both work well without any undue pressure or effort.  Very simple camera to operate once one becomes familiar with the levers
and dial and its functionality.
Easy to load, particularly for those familiar with how other 120 film cameras are loaded.  The film is advanced
with the rotating knob located on the right side panel of the camera.  The red colored film exposure window
shows the number of exposures made.  On the opposite side of the camera are two other knobs which are used
to load and unload the spent film roll and to release the spools.   Each side panel also has two firmly set and secured fixtures to attach a
camera strap.
The Voigtländer Brilliant first appeared in 1932; it is a simple but well-made metal bodied box camera with a large, non-focusing reflecting type viewfinder.  The brilliant finder, which greatly aided picture composition, proved to be a popular feature, and the company's Brilliant line of cameras remained in production until 1951.
Different language versions were made for various markets; German, English (their name became Brilliant), Spanish, French  (Brillant), among others.
The interior of the camera is in excellent condition considering the fact that the camera was manufactured in the  1930s.   An original Voigtlander FILM sign affixed to the interior  has been marvelously preserved over the years.   The Voigtlander
sign is exciting and vibrant with yellow and blue colors, and  has the effect of enhancing the rich heritage and provenance of this historical and unique camera.
There is no corrosion anywhere on the camera, be it on the exterior or the interior.  There is, as depicted on
the photos, wearing of the black paint on the camera, particularly in the viewfinder flaps.  However,  what will be referred to as  the leatherette on the panels of the camera are intact without any separation or bubbling whatsoever.  The back panel is clearly embossed
with the word "BRILLANT" in well defined lettering.  The viewfinder has what appears to be dirt specs, which
should not affect the quality of the photos.
Attached is a photo made with this camera.  Please disregard the stickers with the sunglasses and mustache.
Those were added for privacy reasons.  Actually, very amusing.  Seriously, the camera does make pictures.
It was hand held by the owner of the photo lab when I went to drop off the roll.  You might say that the photo
was made on the spur of the moment.  The photo has not been touched up or altered, other than the placement of the funny
stickers.
This camera comes with its original "Instructions for use" manual.  On page 10, the manual explains the "Three point focussing (sic)."   The distances are in reference to feet measurements.
"Landscape" is from 20 feet to infinity.  "Groups" are between 6 feet to 20 feet.  "Portraits" is from 3 feet to 6 feet.  Pictures of the manual and page 10 are included as photos in this listing.
Please be advised that I am not a store or camera expert.  This camera is particularly suited for someone who wants to experience the pleasure and nuances  of these  vintage cameras.
Sorry, no international sales or returns.  Please allow for additional time for the delivery of this camera due
to the increase of  USPS  mailings.