Arette IB

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Arette IB

Manufactured in Germany • Format: Viewfinder

Technical Specifications

Serial Number 87927
Film Type 35mm
Shutter Prontor SVS
Lens Model Isco-Gottingen Westar
Lens Specs 45mm / 2.8
Lens Mount Fixed

Notes & History

Historical Context

The Arette is a stylish 35mm viewfinder camera made in West Germany by Apparatebau und Kamera (AkA). It represents the height of post-war German consumer styling, featuring an elegant chassis and sharp optics.

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