Foca Standard (1 étoile) | Analogue camera

FOCA Standard – OPL France – OPLAR 5 cm f/3.5 – circa 1947 Rare French telemetered photographic camera FOCA Standard, manufactured by OPL (Optique et Précision de Levallois), one of the most prestigious European manufacturers in the post-war era. Designed to rival the German Leicas, the FOCA is today regarded as one of the most iconic French cameras of the 20th century. This example is equipped with its original OPLAR 5 cm f/3.5 lens, renowned for its excellent optical quality and its very characteristic rendering. The camera shows very good overall condition: • metal body in excellent condition; • original covering complete; • engravings perfectly legible; • original OPLAR lens; • serial number: 304370. The FOCA is today a major piece for any collection devoted to European or French photographic cameras. Specifications • Manufacturer: OPL (France) • Model: FOCA Standard • Serial number: 304370 • Format: 24 × 36 mm • Shutter: focal-plane shutter • Coupled rangefinder • Lens: OPLAR 5 cm f/3.5 • Manufacturing: late 1940s The case is included in the lot The photographs are an integral part of the description.

Estimate:£167.16

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