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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 | + | The Amiflex is advertised in December 1953<REF> {{Showa10ad|Amiflex and {{Daido Six and Semi|Daido Six]]|581|December 1953|Asahi Camera}} </REF> for ¥9,000 (together with the similarly priced [[Daido Six and Semi|Daido Six]]) and in February 1954<REF> {{Showa10ad|Amiflex|367|February 1954|Asahi Camera}} </REF> for ¥9500 (both prices including case), 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. According to {{Kokusan}}, the later Amiflex had a sportsfinder and some changes to the back door opening. |
During World War II, there was an [[Ami]] 4.5×6 folder; it is unknown if the two cameras are related. | During World War II, there was an [[Ami]] 4.5×6 folder; it is unknown if the two cameras are related. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
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== Source / further reading == | == 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 | + | *''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. |
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
In English: | In English: | ||
* [http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/amiflex.html Amiflex] at [http://medfmt.8k.com/ Robert Monaghan's site] | * [http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/amiflex.html Amiflex] at [http://medfmt.8k.com/ Robert Monaghan's site] | ||
| + | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html Other Japanese 120 (6x6) TLRs] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com] | ||
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
* [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/AMI_PIC.htm Amiflex page] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/AMI_SPEC.htm table of characteristics] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera] | * [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/AMI_PIC.htm Amiflex page] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/AMI_SPEC.htm table of characteristics] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera] | ||
Revision as of 13:32, 19 July 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 Amiflex is advertised in December 1953[1] for ¥9,000 (together with the similarly priced Daido Six) and in February 1954[2] for ¥9500 (both prices including case), 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. According to Kokusan kamera no rekishi, the later Amiflex had a sportsfinder and some changes to the back door opening.
During World War II, there was an Ami 4.5×6 folder; it is unknown if the two cameras are related.
Notes
- ↑ {{Showa10ad|Amiflex and Template:Daido Six and Semi
- ↑ Advertisement for the Amiflex, published in the February 1954 issue of Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 367.
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 Items 367 and 581.
External links
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In Japanese:
