Beier Beirax (1936–)
A folding bellows medium format camera made by Kamera-Fabrik Woldemar Beier, designed for 120 roll film and producing 6×9 cm negatives.
Overview
The Beier Beirax is a folding bellows medium format camera introduced in 1936 by Kamera-Fabrik Woldemar Beier. It was built for 120 roll film and produces 6×9 cm negatives, a standard size for medium format field cameras of the era. Designed with a folding bed, the camera collapses for portability, making it suitable for photographers who needed a compact yet capable film format system.
One known example features a 10.5cm Ludwig Dresden Victar triplet lens, a simple optical design typical of modestly priced cameras at the time. The Beirax reflects a no-frills engineering approach, focusing on reliability and ease of use for amateur photographers.
Specifications
| Film Format | 120 roll film |
| Negative size | 6×9 cm |
| Lens | 10.5cm Ludwig Dresden Victar (triplet) |
| Production years | 1936- |
Design
The Beirax uses a folding bed design with simple, no-frills engineering, allowing the lens and front standard to collapse into the body for compact storage and transport.
Context
The Beirax was aimed at amateur photographers who valued portability and reliability, offering a practical solution for medium format photography without complex mechanisms or excessive bulk.
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