Ernemann Heag XIV

Overview

The Ernemann Heag XIV was produced in 3 different versions from 1908 to 1922. The cameras were designed as two-shutter cameras: focal plane shutter with speeds from 1/50 to 1/2500 (after 1917 the maximum speed was lowered to 1/1000); and front shutter.

Heag XIV 8x10.5 (1908-1909)

The cameras were designed for 8x10.5 film and 9x12 plates; lens standard with 2 thin round posts and red bellows.

Specifications

• Type: folding plates camera
• Format: 8x10.5 Planfilms, or 9x12 plate
• Manufacturer: Ernemann
• Years of production: 1908-1909
• Lenses types:
  • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 135mm
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:5.4, 135mm
  • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 120mm
  • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 135mm
  • Kollinear 1:6.8, 120mm
  • Steinheil Unifocal 1:6 120mm
• Shutter:
  • Bob-Sektor
  • Automat
• Viewfinder: Newton finder (automated pop-up)
• Focusing: by rack & pinion
• Front shift: vertical and horizontal front shift
• Dimensions & weight: 27 cm extended; 3.5x12.5x18.5 cm; 1.000 kg

Heag XIV 9x12 (1909-1922)

The camera was designed for 9x12 plates; lens standard with 2 thin round posts with red bellows (earlier version 1908-1909); or lens standard chromed stamped metal with black bellows (later version 1909-1922).

Sample pictures

Sample of Ernemann Heag XIV 9x12 (c1910) with specially upgraded lens to Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 1:4.5 105mm images by Abdishev (Image rights)

Specifications

• Type: folding plates camera
• Format: 9x12 plate, also with film pack adapter can take 9x12 & 8x10.5 film
• Manufacturer: Ernemann
• Years of production: 1909-1922
• Lenses types:
  • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8, 135mm
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Vilar 1:6.8, 135mm
  • Ernemann Anastigmat 1:6.3, 135mm
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 135mm
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernon 1:6.8, 135mm
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:5.4, 135mm
  • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 120mm
  • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 135mm
• Shutter: Automat
• Viewfinder: Newton finder (automated pop-up)
• Focusing: by rack & pinion
• Front shift: vertical and horizontal front shift
• Dimensions & weight: 27 cm extended; 3.5x12.5x18.5 cm; 1.000 kg

Heag XIV 4.5x6 (1911-1925)

Miniature version of the Heag XIV camera for plates and film-packs. Designed as the only self-erecting Heag XIV model.

Specifications

image by Uwe Kulick (Image rights)

• Type: folding plates camera
• Format: 4.5x6 plates and film-packs
• Manufacturer: Ernemann
• Years of production: 1911-1925
• Lenses types:
  • Ernemann Detektiv Aplanat 1:6.8, 80mm
  • Ernemann Anastigmat Ernar 1:6.8, 80mm
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:6, 80mm
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat Ernon 1:6.8, 80mm
  • Ernemann Doppel Anastigmat 1:5.4, 80mm
  • Rodenstock Eurynar 1:4.5/75mm
  • Goerz Dagor 1:6.8, 75mm
  • Zeiss Tessar 1:6.3, 90mm
• Shutter:
  • Automatic or Ernemann shutter with speeds 1 sec. to 1/100 sec. plus T and B
  • plus additional focal plane shutter for the faster shutter speeds
• Viewfinder: all versions with Newton finder (automated pop-up); plus
  • two small reflex finders (c1911) or one bigger brilliant finder on the folding bed (c1914)
• Focusing: radial-lever focusing
• Front shift: No
• Dimensions & weight: 75-90 mm extended; 4x8x13 cm; 0.500 kg