Wirgin Edixa Flex Type A SLR & Steinheil 50mm f/2.8 Lens

Wirgin Edixa Flex Type A SLR & Steinheil 50mm f/2.8 Lens

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Steinheil Cassar 50mm f/2.8 Lens

Viewfinder: Waist level type

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: B/1/25 to 1/1000 sec

Aperture: f/2.8 to f/16

Focusing: Manual

Year: 1956 - Onwards

Country: West Germany

The good:

·         For a 70-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Aperture blades move freely.

·         Comes with original case.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some minor dust ingress. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Wirgin Edixa Relfex Type A Manual