Chinaglia Italy Kristall R Steable-Trigon L 2.8/50mm

Chinaglia Italy Kristall R Steable-Trigon L 2.8/50mm

The Chinaglia Kristall R is a rare Italian rangefinder camera fitted with the Steable-Trigon L 2.8/50mm lens. These cameras are scarcely found today and are highly appreciated by collectors of Italian camera history.

This example is in very good condition and has been serviced.
All shutter speeds are working, and the rangefinder is very clear and well aligned.
The shutter cloth is in excellent condition.

The lens is clean, showing only light to moderate cleaning marks.

Special detail:
The screw beneath the Kristall logo has been replaced with a decorative crystal/diamond as a playful reference to the camera’s name. This is purely cosmetic.

Overall, a very nice and technically sound example with character.

Key Features

• Chinaglia Italy Kristall R
• Steable-Trigon L 2.8/50mm
• Italian rangefinder camera
• Serviced
• All shutter speeds working
• Clear, well-aligned rangefinder
• Shutter cloth in very good condition
• Clean lens with light–moderate cleaning marks
• Decorative crystal replacing the logo screw (cosmetic)

Condition

• Very good overall condition
• Fully functional
• Lens clean with light to moderate cleaning marks
• Shutter cloth very well preserved
• Clear rangefinder
• Cosmetic decorative modification under the logo

Scope of Delivery

Scope of delivery as shown in the pictures.

Conclusion

The Chinaglia Kristall R with Steable-Trigon 2.8/50mm is a rare and characterful Italian rangefinder in very good working condition – an outstanding collector’s piece and a beautiful example of classic European camera craftsmanship.