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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 2¼ x 2¼" (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. | 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 2¼ x 2¼" (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. | ||
| − | The '''Anscoflex II''' added two controls on the lower front panel: one is for close-focus and the other is a yellow filter. | + | The '''Anscoflex II''' added two controls on the lower front panel: one is for close-focus and the other is a yellow filter; one or the other, but not both at the same time. |
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| + | An improved copy of the Anscoflex II was made in India as the Ace [[Sure-flex]]. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * [http://westfordcomp.com/foundfilm/anscoflex/index.htm Anscoflex II photos] at [http://www.westfordcomp.com/holga/index.html westfordcomp.com] | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20190808233253/http://westfordcomp.com/foundfilm/anscoflex/index.htm Anscoflex II photos] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20191115150442/http://www.westfordcomp.com/holga/index.html westfordcomp.com] (archived) |
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ansco/anscoflex/anscoflex.htm Anscoflex Manual] on Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ansco/anscoflex/anscoflex.htm Anscoflex Manual] on Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=424 Anscoflex II] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr] | *[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=424 Anscoflex II] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090324031418/twoliver.ctzphoto.com/cameras/anscoflex.html Anscoflex I & II] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20090324064413/http://twoliver.ctzphoto.com:80/index.html TW Oliver Photography] (archived) | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090324031418/twoliver.ctzphoto.com/cameras/anscoflex.html Anscoflex I & II] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20090324064413/http://twoliver.ctzphoto.com:80/index.html TW Oliver Photography] (archived) | ||
| − | [[Category:A|Anscoflex Ansco | + | [[Category:A|Anscoflex Ansco]] |
[[Category:Ansco|Anscoflex]] | [[Category:Ansco|Anscoflex]] | ||
[[Category:6x6 pseudo TLR]] | [[Category:6x6 pseudo TLR]] | ||
[[Category: 620 film]] | [[Category: 620 film]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:24, 11 May 2024
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 2¼ x 2¼" (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.
The Anscoflex II added two controls on the lower front panel: one is for close-focus and the other is a yellow filter; one or the other, but not both at the same time.
An improved copy of the Anscoflex II was made in India as the Ace Sure-flex.
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| Original Anscoflex (left); Anscoflex II box & camera image by Tim Easterday (Image rights) |
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| Anscoflex II with flash fitted image by Eduardo Urdangaray (Image rights) |
Anscoflex & Anscoflex II details
- 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 at westfordcomp.com (archived)
- Anscoflex Manual on Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Anscoflex II at Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr
- Anscoflex I & II at TW Oliver Photography (archived)
