Panta  1950 VF
Serial no.: 1581
Format:  6 x 6 on 120 rollfilm (!)
Optics: Steiner Bayreuth 1:3,5  75 mm in retractable tubus
Shutter:  Pronto B + 1/25 sec. => 1/200 sec. + self timer

The Panta is a quite rare and seldom seen camera made by Dr. Rodehüser when the factory was moved from Hessen to Bergkamen. Only a limited quantity were produced over a very short production period, and my guess is that the production costs were too high in comparison with the typical retail marketprice for a camera of this type. I have seen several different descriptions of the filmtype and format, but my Panta is definately a 6 x 6 format for 120 rollfilm. It is a heavy and solid tubus-type camera, and both the finish and build quality are superb. The body and the hinged back are beautifully fitted and precisely joint together, and by lifting the rewind knob, the back covers open as was it a massive banksafe door.  Please also enjoy the large and informative exposure time plaque rivetted on the back cover. Some consideration have also been put into the design and please note the curved, rounded edges on the body. The Steiner lens is a rare medium quality lens, but when stopped down it is rather good.  All in all the Panta is a pleasant experience; a somewhat simple modest middleclass lady with good manners, some finesse and rather good taste ;-).