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Lumière Lumière 6,8 |
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Manufactured or assembled in France from 1935 to 1937.
Index of rarity in France: Frequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 1117
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Chronology of cameras Lumiere
Lumière 6.8 cameras are entry-level, very simple, and affordable models that were featured in catalogs from 1935 to 1940, with a brief reappearance in 1945-46.
These cameras are considered "automatic," meaning that when opened, the front panel unfolds, and the lens is automatically positioned for taking photos, although some manual assistance is often required to complete the unfolding due to the complexity of this mechanism. The unique design of the scissor struts is a result of this automation. Starting from 1937, the scissor strut design was simplified. These cameras have a metal construction, synthetic covering, and a leather bellows. The shutter release is always located on the shutter.
The lens used is always the Lumière f/6.8. Only the 1939 Photo-Hall catalog mentions the Fidor 6.8 lens.
Lumière 6.8 in 6 x 9 cm (620 format)
The first Lumière 6.8 6 x 9 model appeared in 1935. Its shutter had only the "P" setting and two speeds, 1/25 and 1/50. In 1936, a second model with a shutter featuring the "B" setting and a maximum speed of 1/125 was added to the catalog. Both variants were present in the catalogs until 1940.
Lumière 6.8 in 6.5 x 11 cm format
The 6.5 x 11 cm model only appeared in 1936. It had a shutter with the "B" setting and speeds of 1/25 and 1/50. It never received a different shutter type. This model disappeared in 1940.
La forme des ciseaux de cet exemplaire permet de le dater d'avant 1937, année de changement de forme de ceux-ci. Le révêtement est fait d'un tissu enduit. L'obturateur est le plus rudimentaire.
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