Goerz, Kinax 6x9 (1921 ) + Kinax II ( 1946 France ) Analogue folding camera

Goerz, Kinax 6x9 and Kinax II are vintage folding medium format cameras produced in France, with the original Kinax dating back to 1921 and Kinax II from 1946. These cameras utilize 120 roll film, which produces larger negatives sized approximately 6x9 cm, offering superior image resolution compared to smaller formats. As folding cameras, they feature a collapsible bellows mechanism connecting the lens board to the camera body, allowing for a compact form when not in use and easy carrying. Goerz, a German manufacturer known for high-quality optics and precision engineering, extended its reputation with these models. The cameras are fully mechanical and manual, relying on user control of focus, shutter speed, and aperture, typical of the era mid-century cameras. Collectors and analog photography enthusiasts prize these cameras for their classic design, sturdy construction, and the ability to produce detailed, nostalgic photographs with the characteristic tonal qualities of medium format film. Their historical context and craftsmanship make them not just photographic tools but collectible artifacts of early 20th-century photography.