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Gallus Cady Lux |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in France from (Circa) 1942 to (After) 1942.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 1977
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Gallus Cady is a folding 6 x 9 camera, manufactured in the late 1930s. It is a very conventional camera. An examination of the shape of the struts and the stand reveals a German origin. Gallus essentially assembled this camera by mounting a French lens and shutter onto a body that was manufactured in Germany. The body of the camera is commonly attributed to Wirgin.
The Gallus Cady Lux is a folding camera capable of shooting in both 6 x 9 and 6 x 6 formats. It is a modification of the Cady model. The main difference lies in the addition of a cover that spans one side of the camera body. This cover integrates the viewfinder, whereas the standard Cady features a simple metal frame viewfinder without glass. Since the Cady Lux is a dual-format camera, the viewfinder includes markings for both formats (6 x 6 and 6 x 9). The shutter release is located on the cover, and it also features a depth of field table.
The rest of the camera is identical to the standard Cady model. The Gallus Cady Lux was only produced during a portion of the German occupation period, which explains its rarity. Despite its rarity, there is a significant variation in the level of finishing, likely due to irregular availability of lenses, shutters, and materials during that time.
For a rare camera, the number of variations is large enough (supply difficulties during the war?). On this copy, "Gallus" is engraved on the lens and the retaining bracket of the bed. The inscription "Cady Lux" is engraved on the top of the body.
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