The Dollina II folding camera was manufactured by the Certo Camera Werk of Dresden Germany, beginning approximately 1936. The camera was constructed of all metal and finished in both polished black enamel and chrome plated mountings. It was covered in black leather. It was a 35mm camera with a built-in coupled rangefinder. It featured convenient external focusing knob on top, automatic film counter that locks once film is advanced, a built-in optically correct viewfinder, tubular style and sockets for tripod. It was fitted with a Compur or Compur Rapid shutter with 9 speeds from one to 1/500 of a second. Optional lens including a Tessar f2.8, a Radionar f2.9, or Xenar f2.8 or a Cassar f2.9. The camera body measures 5 x 3 x 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches and weighs 1 lb 12 ounces. It was originally priced at approximately $50 to $65 depending on lens selection.

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