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Lachaize Mecilux |
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Manufactured or assembled in France from 1955 to (After) 1961.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 11415
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Chronology of cameras Lachaize
The Mécilux is a highly unique camera designed and crafted by Paul Lachaize, an artisan from Tassin-la-Demi-Lune near Lyon, France. His prior specialization involved improving cameras for reporters and flash synchronization. He previously developed and marketed the Mag 150, a back for Rollei and Semflex cameras that allowed for 150 exposures without reloading. He later created the Perfo 608, a rangefinder camera with interchangeable lenses, following a similar philosophy. Paul Lachaize ventured into camera manufacturing with an accessible camera made from plastic using precision molding techniques. Unfortunately, a fire at the Villeurbanne factory put an end to this endeavor. The Fex company later benefited from Paul Lachaize's creative capabilities.
The Mécilux features an integrated flash and an "automatic" exposure system that allows users to select shooting conditions, taking flash photography into account. It has a large sports viewfinder with a cover, and film advance is coupled with the winding of the film using a large toothed button.
A few flashbulbs can be stored in a small compartment that also provides access to release the camera's opening if film is present, ensuring accidental opening is prevented as a safety feature.
A BOYER PARIS 1: 2.8 F = 45 lens with a shiny rim is fitted on this variation of the Mécilux. This is the second series.
However, a lens with serial number is equipping a small number of these second series cameras.
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