Gallus Derlux
GALLUS - 1945 - FRANCE (PARIS)
- Compact
- 127 film
- Rare
The Derlux is a French camera produced by Gallus immediately after world war II, in 1945.
This very peculiar camera belongs to a very peculiar time in French history, following the liberation from German occupation.
The entire unit is built in polished aluminum, without any paint or sheathing, giving the Derlux a very distinctive aspect and requiring a lot of attention to be kept shiny. The front plate, which must be pulled to operate, is connected to the rear body by a small bellow. An interesting feature is the winding knob which also operates as a speed selector.
Due to its unique design, the Derlux is a camera you do not forget and acts as an eye catcher on any collection shelf. In that regard it makes one think of the Ilford Advocate that had a somewhat similar radical design.
In the 60s Gallus reoriented its production on odontological material due to extreme competition in the camera market, especially from Japan. The company went out of business in the 90s.
Associated project shares
- 1 Share of the 99 Cameras Club project
Discover the club's camera collection.
99 Cameras Club for updates.
Read the term and conditions.
Note : This Collectible is not an official product from the represented camera manufacturer. It is a replica of an individual camera from the club's collection and holds no rights or relationships with its manufacturer. It should be regarded only as a token of patronage to the 99 Cameras Club.
GALLUS - 1945 - FRANCE (PARIS)
- Compact
- 127 film
- Rare
The Derlux is a French camera produced by Gallus immediately after world war II, in 1945.
This very peculiar camera belongs to a very peculiar time in French history, following the liberation from German occupation.
The entire unit is built in polished aluminum, without any paint or sheathing, giving the Derlux a very distinctive aspect and requiring a lot of attention to be kept shiny. The front plate, which must be pulled to operate, is connected to the rear body by a small bellow. An interesting feature is the winding knob which also operates as a speed selector.
Due to its unique design, the Derlux is a camera you do not forget and acts as an eye catcher on any collection shelf. In that regard it makes one think of the Ilford Advocate that had a somewhat similar radical design.
In the 60s Gallus reoriented its production on odontological material due to extreme competition in the camera market, especially from Japan. The company went out of business in the 90s.
Associated project shares
- 1 Share of the 99 Cameras Club project
Discover the club's camera collection.
99 Cameras Club for updates.
Read the term and conditions.
Note : This Collectible is not an official product from the represented camera manufacturer. It is a replica of an individual camera from the club's collection and holds no rights or relationships with its manufacturer. It should be regarded only as a token of patronage to the 99 Cameras Club.
