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The fact striked me most because in a short time lapse a comment from the Chinese Xitec forum a member called “oldfox” posted that he obtained an almost mint example bought Gela Philippines (kind of E-bay) and was owned by an old newspaper of Philippines.  

 

oldfox  2011-09-05 19:16

Rangefinder adjustable for 65--the 127MM focal length lens, there is a track with 5 locating slots, rangefinder adjusts for the different focal length lens through a rod which matches with it corresponding lens. Through changes of gears it is possible to choose picture sizes in the 6X9 6X6 the 6X4.5 formats. In the world of 120 folding type cameras Vidax carries conveniently, compared to LINHOF, it is much more light, and  pictures can be taken effortlessly. Specifications say that this 6x9 camera can take both 120 and 620 roll films, it was made  in 1948 from American New York's company, this machine was the second option to a 4x5 news camera, the right flank the top couples a big handle's flash lamp. it was bought through the Gela Philippines.

 

This camera received a “new” outstanding Heliar f:4.5/105mm lens in a Compur shutter recovered from an old pre war 6x9 Voigtlander Prominent.

 

6x9

6x6

6x4.5

A 6x9 picture taken by “oldfox”. 

 

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