Toyocaflex
The c1954 Toyocaflex was produced by Tougodo Optical, Japan. This 6×6 TLR is based on a Rolleicord and by consequence very similar to other Rolleicord-copy cameras, like the Yashica D, Starflex and the Skyflex. So similar in fact, that the Starflex,[1] Skyflex[2] and Toyocaflex are considered to be rebadged versions of the same camera. There seem to be at least two versions of this camera. The earlier one didn't have a bayonet mount. The later one accepts bay I filters and accessories (like sun shades). Both have Tri-Lausar 8cm/3,5 lenses for both the taking and viewing lens. There is a focusing knob on the right side of the camera. The distance scale is in feet only. This gives us a hint for which market it was intended. Opposite the distance scale is a depth-of-field table. On that same right side is an winding knob that also advances a mechanical frame counter. The shutter is cocked by a lever at a 10 o'clock position[3].
Speeds and aperture
Speeds and aperture are set by levers. Speeds range from B, 1-1/300s on an unmarked shutter. Apertures can be set from F/3,5 to 22.
Notes
- ↑ McKeown's Priceguide to antique and classic cameras 1997/1998 p 403
- ↑ http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00IHsW
- ↑ On the later version. On the earlier version, the shutter is set by lever under the taking lens
Links
General links
In English:
- Tougodo TLR cameras at Barry Toogood's tlr-cameras.com
In French:
- Toyocaflex in Lionel's 35mm-compact.com
- Toyocaflex in a comparison of various TLRs, at Pierre Dirapon's website
In Japanese:
- Toyocaflex IB at Doraku Oyaji no Kamera Koheya
- Toyocaflex II at Otowa no ni-kan refu
- Toyocaflex IIB and Toyocaflex TL-I at Japan Family Camera
- Toyocaflex IIB at Aya's Camera
Repair notes
- Skyflex/Toyocaflex shutter repair in a post at photo.net
