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| − | The '''Ansco Anscoflex''' is an unusual enamelled-metal [[pseudo TLR]] with a large lens cover which slides up to form the viewfinder hood. It was built in the USA by [[Ansco]] from around 1954 to a design by [[Raymond Loewy]]. The aperture (f/11) and shutter speed are fixed. It takes 6x6cm images on [[620 film]], wound by a large, ratcheted knob in the side. It retailed for approximately $27.95 (1956 Sears catalog) | + | The '''Ansco Anscoflex''' is an unusual enamelled-metal [[pseudo TLR]] with a large lens cover which slides up to form the viewfinder hood. The viewfinder is almost 1:1 for the 2,1/14x2,1/4" (6x6cm) photos. It was built in the USA by [[Ansco]] from around 1954 to a design by [[Raymond Loewy]]. The aperture (f/11) and shutter speed are fixed. It takes 6x6cm images on [[620 film]], wound by a large, ratcheted knob in the side. It retailed for approximately $27.95 (1956 Sears catalog) |
| − | The | + | The Anscoflex II added two controls on the lower front panel: one is for close-focus and the other is a yellow filter. |
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| + | ==Anscoflex & II== | ||
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| + | * Manufacturer: [[Ansco]] Camera Co | ||
| + | * Country: USA | ||
| + | * Year: 1953 - 1956 | ||
| + | * Body Type: Metal Pseudo TLR | ||
| + | * Film: 620 | ||
| + | * Lens: f/11 or f/14 twin element meniscus | ||
| + | * Focal Distance: 6' - Infinity | ||
| + | * Shutter type: Rotary 1/60th | ||
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ansco/anscoflex/anscoflex.htm Anscoflex Manual] on Mike Butkus' site | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ansco/anscoflex/anscoflex.htm Anscoflex Manual] on Mike Butkus' site | ||
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/ansco/html/anscoflex_II.php Anscoflex II] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr] | *[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/ansco/html/anscoflex_II.php Anscoflex II] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr] | ||
| + | * [http://twoliver.ctzphoto.com/cameras/anscoflex.html] TW Oliver | ||
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The Ansco Anscoflex is an unusual enamelled-metal pseudo TLR with a large lens cover which slides up to form the viewfinder hood. The viewfinder is almost 1:1 for the 2,1/14x2,1/4" (6x6cm) photos. It was built in the USA by Ansco from around 1954 to a design by Raymond Loewy. The aperture (f/11) and shutter speed are fixed. It takes 6x6cm images on 620 film, wound by a large, ratcheted knob in the side. It retailed for approximately $27.95 (1956 Sears catalog)
The Anscoflex II added two controls on the lower front panel: one is for close-focus and the other is a yellow filter.
Anscoflex & II
- Manufacturer: Ansco Camera Co
- Country: USA
- Year: 1953 - 1956
- Body Type: Metal Pseudo TLR
- Film: 620
- Lens: f/11 or f/14 twin element meniscus
- Focal Distance: 6' - Infinity
- Shutter type: Rotary 1/60th
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Links
- Anscoflex II photos on westfordcomp
- Anscoflex Manual on Mike Butkus' site
- Anscoflex II at Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr
- [1] TW Oliver
