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Nedinsco Primo |
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Manufactured or assembled in Netherlands from 1958 to (After) 1958.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 2093
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Chronology of cameras Nedinsco
Nedinsco (from N. V. Nederlansche Instrumenten Compagnie) is a company based in Venlo (Netherlands).
In 1921, the “Dutch Instruments Company” was founded by the German firm Carl Zeiss of Jena. At the time, its headquarters was a former chocolate factory.
In 1923, the construction of a new factory complex was started in Venlo on behalf of the Carl Zeiss company. The Nedinsco Factory, now a beautiful historical monument in the heart of Venlo, was built with a special tower. The tower was used to align optical instruments and also served to calibrate larger measurements. This was done by aligning the instruments to the many church towers in Venlo.
The logo is then based on that of Carl Zeiss.
1930-1945
The building is special not only for its architecture, but also for its cultural and historical importance. After World War I, Carl Zeiss used Nedinsco to build periscopes and long-range viewers. The community of Venlo was pleased with the arrival of Nedinsco because the company provided employment and stimulated technical education in the city.
In 1935, a patent was filed for a Device for tracking a moving target in relation to the position of the device, the design of which leaves one dubious.
After the Second World War, the Nedinsco factory became the property of the Dutch government.
1953
The company was resold to a private owner, a manufacturer of optical and precision instruments. During this time, Nedinsco mainly made binoculars for the army, but was also well known for its Nedinsco Primo cameras.
2007
Nedinsco moved to a new, modern building on the Jan van Riebeeckweg in Venlo.
In 2014, Nedinsco acquired the optronics division of Thales and the product range has now expanded to include opto-mechatronic modules for a variety of markets; Nedinsco now offers its top-quality products worldwide.
(from Nedinsco's website)
The Primo is a simple 24 x 36 camera, yet solidly and meticulously constructed. The lens has an aperture of 3.5 with a 45mm focal length. The central shutter ranges from 1/25s to 1/200s, including a B setting. It is cocked by a lever that also operates a frame counter. The shutter release is on the body. The loading process is surprising for this type of camera: it loads from the bottom, similar to a Leica; the back does not open! This is, in fact, its only similarity to the Leica. Not very convenient for such a basic camera intended for novice amateurs.
Its peculiar, somewhat chunky silhouette can make it endearing. It is small in size and comfortable to hold.
This variant of the Primo has a Futura-Bracht lens.
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