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Description
The Nagel Vollenda is a compact folding camera designed for 127 roll film, manufactured in Germany circa 1932 by Dr. August Nagel’s firm prior to its acquisition by Kodak. This model features the highly desirable Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 5cm f/2.8 lens in a Compur shutter, offering excellent image quality in a truly pocketable format. A rare find for collectors and users alike.

Condition

Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8, clean optics, no obvious haze or fungus
Shutter: Compur, speeds from B to 1/300 sec (functionality to be confirmed)
Bellows: supple and light-tight
Viewfinder: pop-up Galilean type, clear
Body: good cosmetic condition with age-appropriate patina
Overall Condition is Good

Included

Nagel Vollenda folding camera body
Carl Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 lens
Case

Collectors Notes
The Vollenda series was produced briefly between 1931 and 1932, making this model particularly scarce. The Tessar lens is a four-element design renowned for its sharpness and smooth rendering. The 3×4cm format on 127 film offers generous negatives in a compact body, ideal for both display and shooting. This camera represents a key moment in German camera history, just before Nagel’s transition into Kodak AG.

Key Features

127 roll film format (3×4cm exposures)
Carl Zeiss Tessar 5cm f/2.8 lens
Compur shutter (B, 1–1/300 sec)
Folding bellows design
Pop-up Galilean viewfinder
Compact dimensions: approx. 3" × 4" × 1.25" closed
German engineering, circa 1932

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Photographs of item

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Equipment Testing

I will carry out a standard set of testing for all equipment I am selling and will highlight any issues found as well as the perceived condition of the item. Not all tests will be appropriate for a specific camera or lens, but the appropriate ones will be carried out.

	Test
Digital Camera	Camera powers on with no errors It is possible to write to memory card It is possible to read from memory card Inspect test image for any noticeable sensor issues Standard controls/buttons work LCD screens work and display correctly The viewfinder is clear If the camera uses removable lenses, test that lenses mount correctly and functions work.
Film Camera	Test that the camera winds on Does the shutter release Test the shutter through all speeds and note whether the speed varies appropriately (speed accuracy not tested or guarenteed) Shutter curtains open and close as expected Self timer functions If the cameras has a light meter that the meter works and varies appropriately (accuracy of meter not tested or guarenteed) Condition of the viewfinder Condition of the mirror Rangefinder functions correctly Bellows condition (specifically looking for cracks and light leaks)
Lens	Shine a bright light through and check for fungus, haze, dust and scratches Attach the lens to an appropriate camera body Test the function of aperture ( does it open and close appropriately) Test the function of focus (AF and Manual) Function of zoom Is movement excessively stiff or loose

Equipment Grading

Grade	Condition
Mint	As new condition, no marks, fully working
Excellent	very minor usage marks detected, fully working
Very good	Some minor usage marks or small scratches, fully working
Good	Marks consistent with use, minor wear on edges, small scratches, fully working
Fair	Heavier wear marks, possibly some minor issues with functionality, but usable
Poor	Heavy wear, not fully working, would require work, should be considered as a renovation project

Notes of Condition

Please note the following:

All the equipment we are selling is used and unless specifically stated it has not been serviced.
Most older lenses will have some degree of dust.
Film cameras will not have had any light seals replaced and they will most likely be degraded, for optimum performance they should be replaced.
We will not specifically note individual marks on a piece of equipment, please refer the the photographs.

Shipping

Shipping

The item will be shipped within 2 working days after your payment has been received & cleared. It will often be sent quicker than this.

All items will be sent securely packaged. Please note that although the majority of packing materials we use are new, we will reuse materials when available and encourage all of our customers to do the same.

Items below £150 in value will be sent by Royal Mail 48, those above this value will be sent via Special Delivery in the UK.

We are happy to send internationally.

Returns

All items sold come with a 30 day no fuss return guarantee with the exception of items sold as faulty or for parts.