Konica Pearl (6x9)

The Konica Pearl (6x9), introduced in 1933, is a medium format folding camera designed to utilize 120 roll film, producing 6x9 cm negatives. As a product of Konica during this period, it represents the company's foray into the high-quality roll-film market, likely targeting serious amateurs or professionals seeking larger negatives than 120 cameras typically offered. Characteristic of folding cameras of the era, it features a collapsible bellows design to make the camera compact when not in use, and incorporates a simple, functional layout typical of its time and format, emphasizing portability for medium format photography.