Ensign Multex Model I

The Ensign Multex Model I is a British-made compact rangefinder camera for 35mm film, introduced by Houghton-Butcher in the late 1930s. It was positioned as a high-end precision instrument, competing with German rangefinders of the period.

Inspect the rangefinder for clear, contrasty patch alignment, check the cloth focal-plane shutter for pinholes and accurate slow speeds, and confirm the lens glass is free from haze, fungus and separation. Service support is limited given the camera's age and low production, so any example sold as fully working commands a premium over project bodies.

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