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| − | | | + | || Early Edinex or Adrette, [[Schneider-Kreuznach]] Radionar 1:2,9/50 in [[Prontor]] II shutter.<br><small>Picture by {{image author|Paddan}}. </small>{{with permission}} |
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The '''Edinex''' viewfinder cameras for 35mm film were made by [[Wirgin|Gebr. Wirgin]] in Wiesbaden. The first model was certainly introduced in the mid-1930s.<REF> {{MK}}, p.1001, says c.1935. Some websites, including a prior version of this page, say 1927, but this seems way too early. </REF> The same camera was also sold by [[Adox]] as the '''Adrette''', released in the late 1930s,<REF> {{MK}}, p.10. Some websites, including a prior version of this page, say 1934, but this is perhaps a mistake. </REF> | The '''Edinex''' viewfinder cameras for 35mm film were made by [[Wirgin|Gebr. Wirgin]] in Wiesbaden. The first model was certainly introduced in the mid-1930s.<REF> {{MK}}, p.1001, says c.1935. Some websites, including a prior version of this page, say 1927, but this seems way too early. </REF> The same camera was also sold by [[Adox]] as the '''Adrette''', released in the late 1930s,<REF> {{MK}}, p.10. Some websites, including a prior version of this page, say 1934, but this is perhaps a mistake. </REF> | ||
| − | Expensive models of the early Edinex and Adrette were offered with unit focusing and fast lenses, while cheaper models had slower front cell focusing lenses. In both cases, the lens and shutter unit is mounted on | + | The Cameras where quite compact since their characteristic bodies were thinner between the film chambers, in addition of a pull-out [[lens barrel]] with a pair of pull-out grips. Expensive models of the early Edinex and Adrette were offered with unit focusing and fast lenses, while cheaper models had slower front cell focusing lenses. In both cases, the lens and shutter unit is mounted on the telescopic tube. |
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| − | || | + | ||[[Compur-Rapid]] shutter on Edinex III<br/><small>Pictures by {{image author|Ricardo Inada}}. </small>{{with permission}} |
| − | + | ||Early Edinex, [[Schneider]] Xenon 4.5cm f/2, [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter.<br/><small>Pictures by {{image author|herrschmidtke}}. </small>{{with permission}} | |
| − | + | ||A Japanese [[Walz]] rangefinder is mounted on the accessory post. | |
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| − | ||Early Edinex, [[Schneider-Kreuznach]] Radionar 5cm 1:2,9 in [[Compur]] shutter.<br><small>Images by {{image author|yalluflex}}. </small>{{with permission}} | + | |colspan=3|Early Edinex, [[Schneider-Kreuznach]] Radionar 5cm 1:2,9 in [[Compur]] shutter.<br><small>Images by {{image author|yalluflex}}. </small>{{with permission}} |
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|| Edinex-0 (black), Schneider Krauznach Radionar f2.9/5cm lens<br><small>Images by {{image author|yalluflex}}.</small> {{with permission}} | || Edinex-0 (black), Schneider Krauznach Radionar f2.9/5cm lens<br><small>Images by {{image author|yalluflex}}.</small> {{with permission}} | ||
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| − | Production of the camera was resumed after World War II. The exposure counter was modified and a body release was added c.1949.<REF> {{MK}}, p.1001. </REF> In the early 1950s, the viewfinder was integrated in a small housing, with an accessory shoe replacing the cylindrical post of earlier models. This version was made with a body release as the '''Edinex I''', and without as the '''Edinex II'''.<REF> {{MK}}, pp.1001–2. </REF> Some cameras from that period have a hinged door on the back, to make film loading easier. | + | Production of the camera was resumed after World War II. The exposure counter was modified and a body release was added c.1949.<REF> {{MK}}, p.1001. </REF> In the early 1950s, the viewfinder was integrated in a small housing, with an accessory shoe replacing the cylindrical post of earlier models. This version was made with a body release as the '''Edinex I''', and without as the '''Edinex II'''.<REF> {{MK}}, pp.1001–2. </REF> Some cameras from that period have a hinged door on the back, to make film loading easier. The early models of the Edinex have a special accessory mount on top between viewfinder and exposure counter. |
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| − | || Edinex II, Prontor-S shutter.<br><small>Picture by {{image author|Rick Soloway}}. </small>{{with permission}} | + | || Edinex I, Edinar 1:4.5/50mm lens, shutter speeds 1/25,1/50,1/100,1/125.<br><small>Picture by {{image author|camera1739}}. </small>{{with permission}} |
| + | || Edinex II, similar Edinar lens, more versatile [[Prontor-S]] shutter.<br><small>Picture by {{image author|Rick Soloway}}. </small>{{with permission}} | ||
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|| Edinex III, [[Rodenstock]] Heligon 50mm f/2, Compur-Rapid shutter.<br><small>Pictures by {{image author|eBayer Yalluflex}}. {{with permission}}</small> | || Edinex III, [[Rodenstock]] Heligon 50mm f/2, Compur-Rapid shutter.<br><small>Pictures by {{image author|eBayer Yalluflex}}. {{with permission}}</small> | ||
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|| Edinex III-S, Pronto shutter.<br><small>Pictures by {{image author|eBayer Yalluflex}}. {{with permission}}</small> | || Edinex III-S, Pronto shutter.<br><small>Pictures by {{image author|eBayer Yalluflex}}. {{with permission}}</small> | ||
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|| Late Edinex, [[Wirgin]] Edinar 43mm f/3.5, [[Vario]] shutter (B, 25, 75, 200).<br><small>Pictures by {{image author|Daniel T. Jones}}. </small>{{with permission}} | || Late Edinex, [[Wirgin]] Edinar 43mm f/3.5, [[Vario]] shutter (B, 25, 75, 200).<br><small>Pictures by {{image author|Daniel T. Jones}}. </small>{{with permission}} | ||
Revision as of 13:51, 4 February 2019
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| Early Edinex or Adrette, Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 1:2,9/50 in Prontor II shutter. Picture by Paddan. (Image rights) |
The Edinex viewfinder cameras for 35mm film were made by Gebr. Wirgin in Wiesbaden. The first model was certainly introduced in the mid-1930s.[1] The same camera was also sold by Adox as the Adrette, released in the late 1930s,[2]
The Cameras where quite compact since their characteristic bodies were thinner between the film chambers, in addition of a pull-out lens barrel with a pair of pull-out grips. Expensive models of the early Edinex and Adrette were offered with unit focusing and fast lenses, while cheaper models had slower front cell focusing lenses. In both cases, the lens and shutter unit is mounted on the telescopic tube.
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| Compur-Rapid shutter on Edinex III Pictures by Ricardo Inada. (Image rights) |
Early Edinex, Schneider Xenon 4.5cm f/2, Compur-Rapid shutter. Pictures by herrschmidtke. (Image rights) |
A Japanese Walz rangefinder is mounted on the accessory post. |
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| Early Edinex, Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar 5cm 1:2,9 in Compur shutter. Images by yalluflex. (Image rights) | ||
  
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| Edinex-0 (black), Schneider Krauznach Radionar f2.9/5cm lens Images by yalluflex. (Image rights) |
Production of the camera was resumed after World War II. The exposure counter was modified and a body release was added c.1949.[3] In the early 1950s, the viewfinder was integrated in a small housing, with an accessory shoe replacing the cylindrical post of earlier models. This version was made with a body release as the Edinex I, and without as the Edinex II.[4] Some cameras from that period have a hinged door on the back, to make film loading easier. The early models of the Edinex have a special accessory mount on top between viewfinder and exposure counter.
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| Edinex I, Edinar 1:4.5/50mm lens, shutter speeds 1/25,1/50,1/100,1/125. Picture by camera1739. (Image rights) |
Edinex II, similar Edinar lens, more versatile Prontor-S shutter. Picture by Rick Soloway. (Image rights) |
The Edinex III has a coupled rangefinder and unit focusing. It was made with and without an accessory shoe.
 
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| Edinex III, Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/2, Compur-Rapid shutter. Pictures by eBayer Yalluflex. (Image rights) |
The Edinex III-S is a less advanced version of the Edinex III, with separate eyepieces for the view and rangefinder.
 
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| Edinex III-S, Pronto shutter. Pictures by eBayer Yalluflex. (Image rights) |
The last version of the Edinex, released c.1953,[5] has a fixed lens tube and an additional fairing at the front of the body, joining the characteristic grips on both sides. The example pictured below has a Pronto four-speed shutter and a 4.2cm f/2.8 Culminar lens with a focusing scale in feet combined with a depth-of-field scale.
 
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| Late Edinex, Wirgin Edinar 43mm f/3.5, Vario shutter (B, 25, 75, 200). Pictures by Daniel T. Jones. (Image rights) |
Notes
Bibliography
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Pp.10 and 1001–2.
Links
In English
- Wirgin Edinex II page at Camera Portraits
In French:
- Wirgin Edinex and Edinex II on www.collection-appareils.com by Sylvain Halgand
