Difference between revisions of "Ensign Selfix 320"
m (Added categories) |
m (Minor text corrections) |
||
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
The '''Ensign Selfix 320''' is a self-erecting vertical medium format folding camera made by [[Ensign]]. | The '''Ensign Selfix 320''' is a self-erecting vertical medium format folding camera made by [[Ensign]]. | ||
| − | It takes eight 6x9cm on size 120 | + | It takes eight 6x9cm on size 120 film. A thin metal mask fits into the back of the camera for sixteen 6x4.5cm exposures<ref>The 320 is one of the very few Selfix without a hinged mask.</ref>. It has an all-metal body with hinged back. The metal parts are either black enamelled or chromium plated. The front cell of the lens rotates for focusing. Some models have a body release. |
The viewfinders are an eye-level frame finder with folding mask for the smaller picture size, and a waist-level reflecting finder on the front. There is a baseboard leg for setting up on a level surface, as well as two tripod bushes. | The viewfinders are an eye-level frame finder with folding mask for the smaller picture size, and a waist-level reflecting finder on the front. There is a baseboard leg for setting up on a level surface, as well as two tripod bushes. | ||
| Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
The Selfix 320 is fitted with an Ensign or Vario 3-speed shutter with B and T setting and cable release socket. The lens is a 10.5cm Ensar Anastigmat, available in two different combinations depending on their maximum aperture (f/6.3 or f/4.5). | The Selfix 320 is fitted with an Ensign or Vario 3-speed shutter with B and T setting and cable release socket. The lens is a 10.5cm Ensar Anastigmat, available in two different combinations depending on their maximum aperture (f/6.3 or f/4.5). | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
The camera weights around 450 grams (about 16 oz.) and dimensions are 16.5x8.2x3.8cm (when closed). | The camera weights around 450 grams (about 16 oz.) and dimensions are 16.5x8.2x3.8cm (when closed). | ||
Revision as of 07:56, 23 October 2019
|
| image by John-Henry Collinson (Image rights) |
The Ensign Selfix 320 is a self-erecting vertical medium format folding camera made by Ensign.
It takes eight 6x9cm on size 120 film. A thin metal mask fits into the back of the camera for sixteen 6x4.5cm exposures[1]. It has an all-metal body with hinged back. The metal parts are either black enamelled or chromium plated. The front cell of the lens rotates for focusing. Some models have a body release.
The viewfinders are an eye-level frame finder with folding mask for the smaller picture size, and a waist-level reflecting finder on the front. There is a baseboard leg for setting up on a level surface, as well as two tripod bushes.
The Selfix 320 is fitted with an Ensign or Vario 3-speed shutter with B and T setting and cable release socket. The lens is a 10.5cm Ensar Anastigmat, available in two different combinations depending on their maximum aperture (f/6.3 or f/4.5).
The camera weights around 450 grams (about 16 oz.) and dimensions are 16.5x8.2x3.8cm (when closed).
Notes
- ↑ The 320 is one of the very few Selfix without a hinged mask.
