20 - O.P.L., France | Foca Universel RC

O.P.L., France | Foca Universel RC Estimate: €1,000–1,200 Year: 1962 Serial No.: 1000825 Condition: B+ English: An early example of the Foca Universel RC, the final and most sophisticated 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Optique et Précision de Levallois (O.P.L.). Introduced in 1962, the Universel RC features an exceptionally large, nearly 1:1 combined rangefinder/viewfinder with a bright-line frame for the 50 mm lens and automatic parallax compensation, along with rapid lever advance, a self-timer, and a focal-plane shutter with speeds ranging from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. Equipped with the collapsible Oplar 2.8/5 cm lens, no. 176076, with cap. The camera is in fine, working condition and comes with the original warranty card and the manufacturer’s presentation box. German: Early Foca Universel RC, the last and most technically sophisticated 35mm rangefinder camera from Optique et Précision de Levallois (O.P.L.). Introduced in 1962, the Universel RC features an unusually large combined rangefinder with nearly 1:1 magnification, a illuminated frame for 50 mm, and automatic parallax compensation, as well as a quick-release lever, a self-timer, and a slit shutter with speeds ranging from 1 to 1/1000 of a second. Includes a retractable Oplar 2.8/5 cm lens (No. 176076) with a lens cap. In beautiful, fully functional condition, with the original warranty card and the manufacturer’s presentation box.