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The '''Lux''' is the first of a series of 35 mm rangefinder cameras made by [[Industria Scientifica Ottica]] in the years after the Second World War. Few copies of the Lux were made; it was soon superceded by the more conventionally-designed '''Bilux'''. | The '''Lux''' is the first of a series of 35 mm rangefinder cameras made by [[Industria Scientifica Ottica]] in the years after the Second World War. Few copies of the Lux were made; it was soon superceded by the more conventionally-designed '''Bilux'''. | ||
| − | It is a highly original design. It has a coupled rangefinder, combined with the viewfinder, but with the second rangefinder window ''below'' the viewfinder, beside the lens.<ref name=Nadir>Danoli Cecchi (2002): [http://www.nadir.it/ob-fot/CECCHI_IFI_3/index.htm L'Industria Fotografica Italiana], part 3 of 4, at [http://www.nadir.it/ Nadir Magazine]</ref> In the superstructure where a Leica-copy would normally have the rangefinder components, is instead an optical-wedge [[light meter#Extinction meters|extinction lightmeter]].<ref name=>[ | + | It is a highly original design. It has a coupled rangefinder, combined with the viewfinder, but with the second rangefinder window ''below'' the viewfinder, beside the lens.<ref name=Nadir>Danoli Cecchi (2002): [http://www.nadir.it/ob-fot/CECCHI_IFI_3/index.htm L'Industria Fotografica Italiana], part 3 of 4, at [http://www.nadir.it/ Nadir Magazine]</ref> In the superstructure where a Leica-copy would normally have the rangefinder components, is instead an optical-wedge [[light meter#Extinction meters|extinction lightmeter]].<ref name=>[https://www.mistermondo.com/?camera_category=iso ISO cameras, including the Lux], at [http://www.mistermondo.com/ Mistermondo]; an excellent picture of the Lux, when enlarged, showing an extended eyepiece for the meter.</ref> |
The camera has a focal-plane shutter with cloth blinds, giving speeds from 1 to 1/1000 second, plus 'B'. This has slow- and fast-speed controls on the top plate. | The camera has a focal-plane shutter with cloth blinds, giving speeds from 1 to 1/1000 second, plus 'B'. This has slow- and fast-speed controls on the top plate. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/ISO-Italy-Lux/AI-23-10414 Lux] serial no. 1178, sold at the [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Cameras/Past-Auctions/Auction-23/ 23rd Westlicht Photographica Auction], on 25 May 2013; several excellent pictures of the camera. |
* [http://www.topgabacho.jp/FI/ISO.htm ISO cameras including the Lux]; text in Japanese, with two pictures of the Lux, at [http://www.topgabacho.jp/FI/ Fotocamere Italiane]. | * [http://www.topgabacho.jp/FI/ISO.htm ISO cameras including the Lux]; text in Japanese, with two pictures of the Lux, at [http://www.topgabacho.jp/FI/ Fotocamere Italiane]. | ||
| − | * [http://bencinistory.altervista.org/002B%20fotocamere%2047/02B%20ISO%20milano.html ISO | + | * [http://bencinistory.altervista.org/002B%20fotocamere%2047/02B%20ISO%20milano.html ISO Lux] (amongst other ISO cameras) at [http://bencinistory.altervista.org/index.html Fotocamere Italiane 1946-1964] (in Italian) |
[[Category: 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category: 35mm rangefinder]] | ||
| − | [[Category: L|Lux]] | + | [[Category: L|Lux ISO]] |
[[Category: Italy]] | [[Category: Italy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:01, 21 January 2024
The Lux is the first of a series of 35 mm rangefinder cameras made by Industria Scientifica Ottica in the years after the Second World War. Few copies of the Lux were made; it was soon superceded by the more conventionally-designed Bilux.
It is a highly original design. It has a coupled rangefinder, combined with the viewfinder, but with the second rangefinder window below the viewfinder, beside the lens.[1] In the superstructure where a Leica-copy would normally have the rangefinder components, is instead an optical-wedge extinction lightmeter.[2]
The camera has a focal-plane shutter with cloth blinds, giving speeds from 1 to 1/1000 second, plus 'B'. This has slow- and fast-speed controls on the top plate.
The film is advanced with a conventional winding knob, with a frame counter, and there is a rewind knob. The rewind release is on the front of the camera. The base of the camera is removed for loading.
The lens is an 50 mm f/3.5 or f/2.8 Iriar; at least some of ISO's lenses were made by Hensoldt in Germany, but this lens is engraved 'Made in Italy'.[1] The Lux has a bayonet mount:[1] the subsequent ISO rangefinders have screw-mount lenses. Focusing is done with a knurled focusing wheel at the top right of the front of the body, operated with the right index finger, like a Contax rangefinder.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Danoli Cecchi (2002): L'Industria Fotografica Italiana, part 3 of 4, at Nadir Magazine
- ↑ ISO cameras, including the Lux, at Mistermondo; an excellent picture of the Lux, when enlarged, showing an extended eyepiece for the meter.
Links
- Lux serial no. 1178, sold at the 23rd Westlicht Photographica Auction, on 25 May 2013; several excellent pictures of the camera.
- ISO cameras including the Lux; text in Japanese, with two pictures of the Lux, at Fotocamere Italiane.
- ISO Lux (amongst other ISO cameras) at Fotocamere Italiane 1946-1964 (in Italian)
