What is It?

[Kazooie]

So I was at an auction today, and bought this camera for $35. It came with the leather case, and a flash that doesn't work with it. So what is it and was it a good deal?

 

[Terenas1986]

Here you go: Wirgin Edixa II - Camerapedia

It's an old compact (mirrorless) film camera. I'm noooo pro on oldies, but I believe it was worth it if you're an enthusiast.

 

[rokvi]

Wirgin Edixa was an inexpensive German camera. As for being a good deal: Take some pictures and find out!

 

[Kazooie]

Schweet, this'll be fun to play with then.

All I need is some film.

 

[Jaemie]

Well, it's still a "wirgin."

 

[Kazooie]

Hehehe

So what kind of film would I use? The farthest I've ever gone was using a pinhole that I made, so I'm not an expert on that.

 

[HughGuessWho]

That is a Wirgin - c1953 35mm CRF camera (same as an Exida II)
McKeown 12th Edition values it at $35-$50

 

[Kazooie]

Schweet, thanks.

In addition to getting the Camera/leather case for $35, I also got a Vivitar 2800D AutoThyristor flash for some reason. I guess I broke above on pricing. :3

 

[Jaemie]

I hope the camera and/or the flash work. What a fun deal!

 

[Ernicus]

Take some pictures and post 'em up. Old cameras are fun sometimes.

 

[Kazooie]

I hope the camera and/or the flash work. What a fun deal!

Thanks, as far as the camera goes, I think it works. Not sure about the flash... especially since I don't have a camera that can use it!

Take some pictures and post 'em up. Old cameras are fun sometimes.

Will do, as soon as I can find some film. I love how the case on this looks like a manly purse.

 

[Kazooie]

Ok, so I found 2 parts missing that I need:
1. The bolt that sits inside the crank thing on the right that would roll the film to the right.
2. The little dial part on the lens that I'm not sure what it does.

 

[Jaemie]

I love how the case on this looks like a manly purse.

 

[Jaemie]

Ok, so I found 2 parts missing that I need:
1. The bolt that sits inside the crank thing on the right that would roll the film to the right.
2. The little dial part on the lens that I'm not sure what it does.

Can you post pics with pointers or something? That would help I think.

 

[Kazooie]

Ok, I'll get one up later