The Vaido was produced from 1909 to the start of World War II. Despite being on sale for so long it could not have sold in large numbers, judging by the number seen today. It was extremely expensive when compared to the Sanderson and Sinclair Una.

Two models were produced: Model A with a front shutter and Model B with a Minex focal-plane shutter. There are many minor variations between examples. As well as the normal finish of leather the Vaido was produced in a tropical version of polished teak. The original sizes were quarter-plate, 5" x 4", and half-plate, later in c. 1927 a 2 ½" x 3 ½" size was introduced. Around this time the Model A was dropped. The lens panel and dark-slides are interchangeable with other Adams cameras.

The lens fitted to this example is longer than normal, it is named on one of the focusing scales.