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The Amiflex has a pair of Ami 80mm f/3.5 lenses and an [[NKS]] shutter (B, 1–200) with self-timer and flash synchronization. It focuses with the front cells of both lenses, which are geared together. Film advance uses a red window on the back. | The Amiflex has a pair of Ami 80mm f/3.5 lenses and an [[NKS]] shutter (B, 1–200) with self-timer and flash synchronization. It focuses with the front cells of both lenses, which are geared together. Film advance uses a red window on the back. | ||
| − | The February 1954 issue of ''Asahi Camera'' has an advertisement for the Amiflex, saying that it costs ¥9500 (including case) and is distributed by Satsuki <!-- almost certainly "Satsuki"; but conceivably "Gogatsu" --> Shashin Shōkai (五月写真商会) of Tsukiji 3–8, | + | The February 1954 issue of ''Asahi Camera'' has an advertisement for the Amiflex, saying that it costs ¥9500 (including case) and is distributed by Satsuki <!-- almost certainly "Satsuki"; but conceivably "Gogatsu" --> Shashin Shōkai (五月写真商会) of Tsukiji 3–8, Chūō-ku, Tokyo. |
Robert Monaghan mentions a later Amiflex II, but does not elaborate. | Robert Monaghan mentions a later Amiflex II, but does not elaborate. | ||
Revision as of 10:52, 7 June 2006
The Amiflex is a 6×6 TLR camera that was produced around 1953–4 by Kanto Optical Corp.
The Amiflex has a pair of Ami 80mm f/3.5 lenses and an NKS shutter (B, 1–200) with self-timer and flash synchronization. It focuses with the front cells of both lenses, which are geared together. Film advance uses a red window on the back.
The February 1954 issue of Asahi Camera has an advertisement for the Amiflex, saying that it costs ¥9500 (including case) and is distributed by Satsuki Shashin Shōkai (五月写真商会) of Tsukiji 3–8, Chūō-ku, Tokyo.
Robert Monaghan mentions a later Amiflex II, but does not elaborate.
During World War II, there was an Ami 4.5×6 folder; it is unknown if the two cameras are related.
Source / 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 Item 367.
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