17 - Ilford | Witness + Dallmeyer Super-Six 1.9/2'

Ilford | Witness + Dallmeyer Super-Six 1.9/2' Estimate: €9,000–11,000 Year: c.1952 Serial No.: 5286 Condition: B English: Rare, high-grade British 35mm coupled-rangefinder camera, fitted with a Dallmeyer Super-Six Anastigmat 1:1.9/2' no. 443438. The Witness was one of the most ambitious British 35mm cameras of the postwar period, featuring interchangeable lenses, a combined rangefinder/viewfinder, and a focal-plane shutter with a speed of up to 1/1000 sec. Announced in 1947 but delayed by production difficulties, only approximately 300–350 cameras were ultimately manufactured, making the Witness one of the rarest post-war British production cameras. The highly sought-after Super-Six lens is in fine condition with very clean and clear elements, free of scratches. German: Rare, high-quality British 35mm rangefinder camera with a Dallmeyer Super Six Anastigmat 1:1.9/2" No. 443438. The Witness was one of the most sophisticated British 35mm cameras of the postwar era and featured interchangeable lenses, a combined rangefinder and viewfinder, and a focal-plane shutter with a maximum speed of 1/1000 of a second. Although announced as early as 1947, production was significantly delayed; ultimately, only about 300–350 cameras were produced. This makes the Witness one of the rarest British production cameras of the postwar era. The sought-after Super Six lens is in excellent condition with very clean, clear, and scratch-free elements.