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The Ilex Universal Leaf Shutter was a versatile, modular shutter system produced by the American Ilex Optical Company from the 1940s through the 1960s. Designed primarily for large format view cameras and enlargers, these shutters featured speeds typically ranging from 1 second to 1/100 second, plus time and bulb modes. The "Universal" designation reflected their adaptability to various lenses and mounting systems through different mounting rings and adapters. Known for their reliable construction and smooth operation, Ilex shutters were particularly favored by commercial and architectural photographers who needed dependable timing for professional work. The company's shutters became standard equipment on many American-made view cameras and enlarging lenses.