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UCA Ucaflex (Lot)
UCA Ucaflex (Lot)
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1950 stellte Fritz Meyer seine Neucaflex (von Franz Robert Neubert) bei ELOP (Elektro Optische Werke GmbH) mit der Idee vor, eine verbesserte Variante (die Uniflex) in Serie zu bringen. Die 1951 in UCA umbenannte Firma stellte jedoch die Produktion nach Patentstreitigkeiten mit Leitz, Neubert und Steinheil rasch wieder ein.
UCA Flensburg Ucaflex Nr. 1577 mit UCALUX 1:1.9/5 cm V Nr. 100453. Die Frontlinse mit Putzspuren und Vergütungsfehlern. UCA Flensburg Ucaflex Nr. 2039 mit Exakta Bajonettadapter und Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 1:1.9/50 mm Nr. 3229710.
Verschluss trocken. Die Optik mit alterstypischer Beschlagsbildung.

Dabei: Broschüre, Inland-Preisliste Oktober 1952, Gebrauchsanleitung (als Kopie).

Literatur: „McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras“, 12th Edition, S. 264 (zeigt die erste der beiden hier angebotenen Kameras); Pont / Princelle, „300 Leica copies“, S. 86ff.

In 1950 Fritz Meyer brought his Neucaflex (by Franz Robert Neubert) to the attention of ELOP (Elektro Optische Werke GmbH), with the idea of bringing an improved version (the Uniflex) into serial production. The company, which was renamed UCA in 1951, quickly ceased production after patent disputes with Leitz, Neubert and Steinheil.
UCA Flensburg Ucaflex Nr. 1577 with UCALUX 5 cm f/1.9 V Nr. 100453. The front element with cleaning marks and coating defects. UCA Flensburg Ucaflex Nr. 2039 with Exakta bayonet adapter and Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 50 mm f/1.9 Nr. 3229710. Shutter dry. The optics with haze corresponding to the age.

Included: Brochure, Inland-Preisliste Oktober 1952 (domestic price list October 1952), instructions (as a copy).

Literature: „McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras“, 12th Edition, p. 264 (exactly the first of the two cameras offered here is illustrated); Pont / Princelle, „300 Leica copies“, p. 86ff.

Serial Number: 1577 & 2039

Production Year: ca. 1951
Condition
B
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UCA Ucaflex (Lot)

Estimate €2,000 - €2,500
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Starting Price €1,200
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Lars Netopil
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