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DESCRIPTION

Balda Super Baldinette 35mm folding camera fitted with the Enna‑Werk Ennit 5cm f/2.8 lens, presented in Very Good condition and fully tested and working. This compact mid‑century German folder offers a coupled rangefinder, solid metal construction and classic rendering from the Enna‑Werk Ennit f/2.8 lens.

A clean, reliable example ideal for collectors of 1950s German cameras and film photographers seeking a compact, mechanically satisfying 35mm folder.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Good

Fully tested and working
Shutter sticking below 1/10th
Aperture blades clean and responsive
Rangefinder clear and aligned
Enna‑Werk Ennit 5cm f/2.8 optics clean with no haze or fungus
Coatings intact
Bellows light‑tight
Folding mechanism opens and locks correctly
Exterior shows light signs of previous use
Film transport smooth

INCLUDED

Balda Super Baldinette camera
Enna‑Werk Ennit 5cm f/2.8 lens (factory fitted)

KEY FEATURES

35mm folding camera
Coupled rangefinder
Enna‑Werk Ennit 5cm f/2.8 lens
Compact, pocketable design
Fully mechanical operation
Classic mid‑century German engineering

COLLECTORS NOTES

The Super Baldinette is one of Balda’s most desirable 35mm folders, and examples fitted with the Enna‑Werk Ennit lens are particularly appreciated for their rendering and build quality. Well‑preserved, fully working examples remain sought after by collectors and users exploring mid‑century folding cameras.

SEO KEYWORDS

Balda Super Baldinette, Enna‑Werk Ennit 5cm f2.8, 35mm folding camera, vintage Balda

Photographs of item

Note that all the photographs are of the item for sale that you will receive. If you notice that the photographs in any way do not match the title or description please contact me and let me know.

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.