P3D Re: Wirgin

[Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxx>]

AndyBurr@xxxxxxx wrote:

> I came across a Wirgin stereo camera in a shop today. Lenses read 'Steinheil
> Munchen Cassar 1:35/35mm 1069755.' It seems to work, is in close to VG
> condition, has a nice case. Would someone please comment on the camera's
> value, and level of quality?

Pros: Nice user camera. Thumb lever winder cocks shutter, and
rangefinder shares the same window as viewfinder. Shutter to 1/200th
(indicated). Coated triplet lenses give comparable performance to other
f/3.5s. Self timer! Standard pc socket! Accessory shoe. Nicely made
case. Convenient focus scale indicator.

Cons: No slow shutter speeds. Viewfinder/rangefinder window yellows with
age. Hard to find filter size (maybe 25 mm?).

Other notes: DOF scale a stop optimistic. Some say a bit heavy (a la
Realist/Revere) and a bit ugly (I think it's kinda cool)! Front cell
focuser. Wind gives some users trouble. Apertures fairly easily widened
to 7 perf, but lenses will not quite cover this far.

Value: About the same as a Realist or Kodak ($125ish) in good user
condition.


Eric G.


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