Rare Robot Star clockwork film camera

The Robot Star is a camera made by Berning in Düsseldof, Germany that went into production in 1952. A special feature of the Robot camera is a clockwork design that lets you take 24 shots in a row once it is cocked. It is a small, compact film camera from Germany that brings 55 square images (24×24mm) to 35mm film. Thanks to its clockwork design, it shoots as fast as you can press the shutter button.

You can see the view through the viewfinder in two different ways – as you would with a normal viewfinder and but also from the side or even from above when you turn the camera 90 degrees. A small mirror allows it to target the subject like you would use a TLR from the top or from the side. The shutter speed can be set on the rotary knob on the front from 1/500 to 1/2 second. There is also a bulb mode.

This camera is fitted with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 1:1.9/40mm lens. Camera is in good working order. Shutter fires on all speeds. Lens is free of fungus and scratches. Focusing and aperture is smooth too. Comes with the original case and metal lens hood. Case has some stitching loose.

Very good vintage condition.