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− | Later models of the Agfaflex (i.e., III/IV/V) had interchangeable lenses and were known as the [[Ambiflex]] outside the US. | + | Later models of the Agfaflex (i.e., III/IV/V) had interchangeable lenses and were known as the [[Ambiflex]] outside the US. The '''III''' and '''IV''' were the same camera; the only difference was the III had a waist-level finder, the IV had a pentaprism. Both came with a 50mm f/2.8 Color-Solinar lens. The Agfaflex / Ambiflex '''V''' was fitted with a 55mm f/2 Color-Solagon lens. |
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Agfaflex I, left with pentaprism finder, right with waistlevel finder images by edjpgcom (Image rights) |
The Agfaflex I/II was a 35mm fixed lens SLR c1958 made by Agfa in Germany. Outside of the US, this model was known as the Colorflex. It has a 50mm f/2.8 Color Apotar 3-element lens and a Prontor Reflex leaf shutter with speeds of 1 to 1/300th of a second. The viewfinder was interchangeable between a waist level finder (Agfaflex/Colorflex I) and an eye level pentaprism (Agfaflex/Colorflex II). Metering was via the un-coupled selenium light meter above the lens. The mirror was not instant return and stayed up after exposure until the film was advanced.
Later models of the Agfaflex (i.e., III/IV/V) had interchangeable lenses and were known as the Ambiflex outside the US. The III and IV were the same camera; the only difference was the III had a waist-level finder, the IV had a pentaprism. Both came with a 50mm f/2.8 Color-Solinar lens. The Agfaflex / Ambiflex V was fitted with a 55mm f/2 Color-Solagon lens.
Colorflex image by Adrian Gee (Image rights) |
Agfaflex IV with f/2.8 50mm Color-Solinar lens image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
showing removable prism and frame counter at base image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |