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| − | The '''Amiflex''' | + | | image=[http://www.flickr.com/photos/renatobuti/4401796579/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4401796579_aa561eee17_m_d.jpg]<br>''Picture by {{image author|Renato Buti}}. {{non-commercial}}'' |
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| + | The '''Amiflex''' is a 6×6 [[TLR]] camera that was produced around 1953–4 by [[Kanto|Kanto Optical Corp.]] It focuses with the front cells of both lenses, which are geared together. [[Film advance]] uses a [[red window]] on the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. There is a decorative metal plate with black vertical stripes around the lenses. | ||
| − | The | + | The first models have a pair of Ami 80mm f/3.5 lenses and an [[NKS]] shutter (B, 1–200) with [[self-timer]] and [[flash sync]]hronization. |
| − | + | The first Amiflex variant has '''no sportsfinder'''. It is advertised in December 1953<REF> {{Showa10ad|Amiflex and [[Daido Six and Semi|Daido Six]]|581|December 1953|[[Asahi Camera]]}} </REF> for ¥9,000 (including case), distributed by [[Satsuki|Satsuki Shashin Shōkai]], together with the similarly priced [[Daido Six]]. | |
| − | + | The next variant has a [[Viewfinder#Frame_Finders|sportsfinder]] in the viewing hood with a '''round ''AMI'' logo'''. It is advertised by the same distributor in February 1954<REF> {{Showa10ad|Amiflex|367|February 1954|Asahi Camera}} </REF> for ¥9500 (including case). {{McKeown}} pictures this variant, together with a later one having a different viewing hood with a '''hexagonal ''AMI'' logo''', and also mentions an NKS-TB shutter. | |
| − | == | + | There is an '''Amiflex II'''. {{McKeown}} mentions two variants. The early one is very similar to the previous model except the RKS shutter, X synchronized via a PC connector. The later one has changes in the nameplate and in the back door latch and a 1/300 top speed. A late Amiflex II is pictured in [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Kanto%20Amiflex.html this page of the tlr-cameras.com website] with Amitar Anastigmat lenses and an Ami shutter to 1/300. |
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| + | During World War II, there was an [[Ami (4.5×6 folder)|Ami]] 4.5×6 folder; it is unknown if this is related. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | == Sources and further reading == | ||
| + | * {{Showa10}} Items 367 and 581. | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} P. 456. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | In English: |
| − | *[http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/AMI_PIC.htm Amiflex | + | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Kanto%20Amiflex.html Amiflex] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com] |
| − | *[http:// | + | In Japanese: |
| + | * [http://archive.is/rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/AMI_PIC.htm Amiflex] (early variant with no sportsfinder) and [http://web.archive.org/web/20040627031010/http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/AMI_SPEC.htm specifications] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/ Japan Family Camera] (archived) | ||
| + | * [http://aya3photo.sakura.ne.jp/aya-2/amiflex-ca.html Amiflex] (variant with round logo) from [http://aya3photo.sakura.ne.jp/aya-2/twolens_index.html Aya's TLR collection] | ||
[[Category: A]] | [[Category: A]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | ||
| + | [[Category:120 film]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:59, 3 April 2024
The Amiflex is a 6×6 TLR camera that was produced around 1953–4 by Kanto Optical Corp. It focuses with the front cells of both lenses, which are geared together. Film advance uses a red window on the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. There is a decorative metal plate with black vertical stripes around the lenses.
The first models have a pair of Ami 80mm f/3.5 lenses and an NKS shutter (B, 1–200) with self-timer and flash synchronization.
The first Amiflex variant has no sportsfinder. It is advertised in December 1953[1] for ¥9,000 (including case), distributed by Satsuki Shashin Shōkai, together with the similarly priced Daido Six.
The next variant has a sportsfinder in the viewing hood with a round AMI logo. It is advertised by the same distributor in February 1954[2] for ¥9500 (including case). McKeown pictures this variant, together with a later one having a different viewing hood with a hexagonal AMI logo, and also mentions an NKS-TB shutter.
There is an Amiflex II. McKeown mentions two variants. The early one is very similar to the previous model except the RKS shutter, X synchronized via a PC connector. The later one has changes in the nameplate and in the back door latch and a 1/300 top speed. A late Amiflex II is pictured in this page of the tlr-cameras.com website with Amitar Anastigmat lenses and an Ami shutter to 1/300.
During World War II, there was an Ami 4.5×6 folder; it is unknown if this is related.
Notes
- ↑ Advertisement for the Amiflex and Daido Six, published in the December 1953 issue of Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 581.
- ↑ Advertisement for the Amiflex, published in the February 1954 issue of Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 367.
Sources and further reading
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Items 367 and 581.
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P. 456.
External links
In English:
In Japanese:
- Amiflex (early variant with no sportsfinder) and specifications at Japan Family Camera (archived)
- Amiflex (variant with round logo) from Aya's TLR collection
