The Edixa Zoom is a 35mm camera for private users. It has only the name in common with the Wiesbaden-based Wirgin Kamerawerke. The model was probably produced by a company in Asia and then branded with the German company's brand name.
The 35mm camera is equipped with a zoom lens. The focal length range of this goes from 35 mm to 70 mm and an aperture range of f/3.5 to f/6.7.
The Edixa Zoom also comes with a self-timer and a macro mode. Adjustment options, such as ISO value of the film, aperture and exposure time, are not available on this camera.
The Edixa Zoom recognizes the sensitivity of the film by the DX code of the cartridge. If the code is not present, a default value is set. Therefore, you should make sure that the bar code is on the film cartridge, not that the images are exposed incorrectly.
Films for the Edixa Zoom
According to the instruction manual, the Edixa Zoom is designed for 35mm film. 35mm films are still in production and are easily developed in most photo labs. There are a variety of different films for diverse applications. Manufacturers, such as Kodak, Ilford, Fujifilm or Lomography, offer 35mm films.
A 35mm film for color photography is the Kodak Ultramax 400*. A reliable film for the camera from photography pioneers Kodak. The color film is developed using the C-41 process. This is offered by almost every photo lab.
A possible black and white film is the Ilford HP5*. The black and white film must be developed in a suitable developer. The development is also offered by many photo labs, usually a bit more expensive than the color film, or can be done at home. The developing chemistry and accessories for the development can be obtained online.
