Physical description

Edixa Reflex camera's introduced in 1954 were West Germany's most popular own series of S.L.R. (single lens reflex) with focal plane shutter.
Type "B" with aperture release mechanics. The lens is a.Schacht Ulm 112712, with manual focus. Focal length = 50mm. Maximum. aperture = f/2.8, minimum aperture = f/22. Minimum focus 0.5m. It is a standard lens for 35mm cameras in the M42 mount and built for the Wirgin-Edixa cameras during 1950-1970's by Albert Schact in Ulm, W. Germany.
A brown case in included.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: WIRGIN / EDIXA REFLEX - B.
Lens: A.SCHACHT ULM. 112712 / EXIDA-TRAVENAR 1:2,8/50
Bottom: WIRGIN WIESBADEN WEST-GERMANY

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