Mimosa (35mm)

Mimosa II with helical focusing mount image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights)

Mimosa I, Trioplan lens image by eBayer Bygoneworld

This compact, yet boxy 35mm viewfinder camera was the sole camera produced by Mimosa of Dresden, Germany. The original version of 1948 had a fold-up viewfinder on top of the camera; but the Mimosa II introduced in 1949 incorporated the finder into the camera body.

Versions

• Mimosa I (1948)
  • 5 cm 1:2.9 Meyer Trioplan, Ludwig Meritar or Victar lens
  • Scale focus using lens front element
  • Compur-Rapid, Prontor II, or Stelo shutter
  • black back-release lever

• Mimosa II (1949)
  • 5 cm 1:2.9 Meyer Trioplan, Ludwig Meritar lens
  • Scale focus using lens front element
  • Mimosa Velax or Prontor-S shutter
  • black back-release lever

• Mimosa II (1951)
  • Helical focus mount
  • 5 cm 1:2.9 Meyer Trioplan, Ludwig Meritar lens
  • Mimosa Velax or Prontor-S shutter
  • black or silver back-release lever

Sources

• Page 671, 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).
• Geschichte der Dresdner Fotoindustrie, Herbert Blumtritt (Stuttgart 2001).