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− | The '''Polo''' series from [[Adox]] | + | The '''Polo''' series from [[Adox]] in Germany is a series of 35mm [[viewfinder camera]]s begun in 1959. These share a neat, attractive body style (somewhat spoiled by the [[selenium meter]] in their more expensive siblings the [[Polomat]] and [[Polomatic]]). |
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*The '''Polo 1''' has a 45mm f/3.5 Adoxar or Isconar 45mm f/2.8 lens, in a Vario or Prontor 125 shutter. | *The '''Polo 1''' has a 45mm f/3.5 Adoxar or Isconar 45mm f/2.8 lens, in a Vario or Prontor 125 shutter. | ||
*The '''Polo 1S''' has a [[flash sync|synchronised]] [[Pronto]] shutter, with speeds 1/30-1/250s and a 45mm f/2.8 Adoxar or [[Schneider]]-Kreuznach Radionar L lens. | *The '''Polo 1S''' has a [[flash sync|synchronised]] [[Pronto]] shutter, with speeds 1/30-1/250s and a 45mm f/2.8 Adoxar or [[Schneider]]-Kreuznach Radionar L lens. | ||
− | *The '''Polo 1B''' from 1964 updated the series with a [[selenium meter]] (previously | + | *The '''Polo 1B''' from 1964 updated the series with a [[selenium meter]] (previously only in the [[Polomat]] series) but with no viewfinder indicator. |
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Polo (many examples are missing the twin-circle "Adox" logo plate) image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
The Polo series from Adox in Germany is a series of 35mm viewfinder cameras begun in 1959. These share a neat, attractive body style (somewhat spoiled by the selenium meter in their more expensive siblings the Polomat and Polomatic).
Models
- The Polo from 1960 has an Adoxar 45mm f/3.5 lens, and a three-speed shutter.
- The Polo 1 has a 45mm f/3.5 Adoxar or Isconar 45mm f/2.8 lens, in a Vario or Prontor 125 shutter.
- The Polo 1S has a synchronised Pronto shutter, with speeds 1/30-1/250s and a 45mm f/2.8 Adoxar or Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar L lens.
- The Polo 1B from 1964 updated the series with a selenium meter (previously only in the Polomat series) but with no viewfinder indicator.
Links
- Adox Polo 1S on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand