This is a quite rare vintage 35mm viewfinder camera 

The model is the AkArelle, made by Apparate & Kamerabau in Friedrichshafen, Germany between 1954 and 1957

The AkArelle model was developed from the earlier AkArette II model

The camera takes interchangeable lenses and is supplied with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm 1:3.5 lens

This is the later version of the model, with a bright frame finder, with frame lines for 50mm and 90mm lenses

The camera is in working order, with just a couple of minor issues to mention; the camera has speeds from 1 to 1/300 second + B, the slow speeds, as often found on older cameras are not working, B and the faster speeds from 1/2 second are working; also the self timer is not working (so make sure it is not set on V). Everything else is working fine; it fires a flash via the sync socket; the focusing and aperture settings operate smoothly 

The lens optics are clean, clear, with just some expected minor age related dust, with no scratches, haze or fungus present

The cosmetic condition is also good, there are some light marks on the base, where it has been attached to a tripod, but overall the camera is very clean, with minimal signs of use and the leatherette is intact and clean. The interior of the camera is also extremely clean 

The camera is supplied in its original leather branded case, with signs of use and some stitching coming away on the back of the top panel, but still usable and protecting the camera well

A good quality well-built collectable and usable vintage Germany camera

Please take time to examine all my photos as part of the description

I am selling other cameras and photographic equipment, so please see my other listings

I am happy to combine postage if you purchase more than I item. If the weight is over 2kgs it may be best to send more than 1 parcel. I always do my best to send goods the most economical way using tracked, insured postage where appropriate.

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