Beirette Second Model

Beirette Second Model Ludwig Meritar 45mm

Lens: E. Ludwig Meritar 45mm f/2.9 Lens

Film speed settings: 25-125 ISO, set manually

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: B/1to 1/125 sec

Aperture: f/2.9 to f/22

Focusing: Manual

Flash: Hot Shoe

Year: 1958 - Onwards

Country: East Germany

The good:

• For a 60-year-old camera, it is in pretty good condition.

• Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

• Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

• Aperture blades move as expected.

• Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

• Film test reveals no issues with light leaks.

The less good:

• General wear and tear.

• The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

• Film transport lever has some moderate tarnishing.