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| − | The '''Bikor-Flex''' (ビコーフレックス) is a | + | The '''Bikor-Flex''' (ビコーフレックス) is a Japanese 6×6cm [[TLR]] made in the late 1940s. The camera was produced by [[Mori|Mori Seisakusho]] and distributed by [[Bikōdō]] (hence the name),<REF name="Takasaki p65"> Takasaki, p.65 of {{KKS}} no.49. </REF> though it was also sold by [[Maruzen]].<REF name="KG 06/49"> Kitano, p.49 of {{KG}} June 1949. </REF> It was a postwar continuation of the [[Rollekonter]].<REF name="KG 06/49" /> |
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| + | == Description == | ||
| + | The Bikor-Flex is patterned after the [[Rolleicord]], but has two knobs at the front as on the [[Rolleiflex|Rolleiflex Automat]]. The main body casting is apparently the same as on the previous [[Rollekonter]] made by the same company. | ||
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| + | The camera is focused by moving the front plate back and forth. The all chrome focus knob is on the photographer's right. The film advance knob is on the same side; the advance is semi-automatic<REF name="Kokusan p359"> {{Kokusan}}, p.359. </REF> and there is a round window for an exposure counter above the focus knob. The mechanism is certainly unlocked after each exposure by pressing the middle part of the advance knob. | ||
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| + | The camera reportedly has a large self-timer mechanism attached to the left-hand side,<REF name="Takasaki p65" /> probably a continuation of the self-timer mounted on the [[Rollekonter|Rollekonter A]]. It seems that the main shutter release is placed on the left-hand side too.<REF name="Takasaki picture"> Picture in Takasaki, p.65 of {{KKS}} no.49. </REF> | ||
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| + | The viewing hood is made of two parts, and has no built-in sports finder. A lever is visible on the right, certainly releasing a mirror for eye-level focusing — same system as the [[Rollekonter]]. The name ''BIKOR–FLEX'' is inscribed in relief on a nameplate in front of the viewing hood. | ||
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| + | The back is hinged to the top for film loading; it probably has a red window at the bottom, to set the position of the first exposure, but this is unconfirmed. The back latch and strap lugs are not styled the same as on the [[Rollekonter]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Item 701. | * {{Showa10}} Item 701. | ||
| + | * Kitano Kunio (北野邦雄). "Mittsu no kokusan ōtomāto" (三つの国産オートマート, Three Japanese Automat). In {{KG}} vol.8 no.6, June 1949. Pp.48–53. | ||
* Takasaki Akio (高崎晶夫). "Kokusan 6×6cm-han nigan-refu A to Z" (国産6×6cm判二眼レフA to Z, Japanese 6×6cm TLR A to Z). {{KKS049}} Pp.64–73. | * Takasaki Akio (高崎晶夫). "Kokusan 6×6cm-han nigan-refu A to Z" (国産6×6cm判二眼レフA to Z, Japanese 6×6cm TLR A to Z). {{KKS049}} Pp.64–73. | ||
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The camera is not listed in {{SUG}}. | The camera is not listed in {{SUG}}. | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | ||
[[Category: B]] | [[Category: B]] | ||
Revision as of 17:59, 13 September 2010
The Bikor-Flex (ビコーフレックス) is a Japanese 6×6cm TLR made in the late 1940s. The camera was produced by Mori Seisakusho and distributed by Bikōdō (hence the name),[1] though it was also sold by Maruzen.[2] It was a postwar continuation of the Rollekonter.[2]
Description
The Bikor-Flex is patterned after the Rolleicord, but has two knobs at the front as on the Rolleiflex Automat. The main body casting is apparently the same as on the previous Rollekonter made by the same company.
The camera is focused by moving the front plate back and forth. The all chrome focus knob is on the photographer's right. The film advance knob is on the same side; the advance is semi-automatic[3] and there is a round window for an exposure counter above the focus knob. The mechanism is certainly unlocked after each exposure by pressing the middle part of the advance knob.
The camera reportedly has a large self-timer mechanism attached to the left-hand side,[1] probably a continuation of the self-timer mounted on the Rollekonter A. It seems that the main shutter release is placed on the left-hand side too.[4]
The viewing hood is made of two parts, and has no built-in sports finder. A lever is visible on the right, certainly releasing a mirror for eye-level focusing — same system as the Rollekonter. The name BIKOR–FLEX is inscribed in relief on a nameplate in front of the viewing hood.
The back is hinged to the top for film loading; it probably has a red window at the bottom, to set the position of the first exposure, but this is unconfirmed. The back latch and strap lugs are not styled the same as on the Rollekonter.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Takasaki, p.65 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.49.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kitano, p.49 of Kohga Gekkan June 1949.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.359.
- ↑ Picture in Takasaki, p.65 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.49.
Bibliography
- 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 701.
- Kitano Kunio (北野邦雄). "Mittsu no kokusan ōtomāto" (三つの国産オートマート, Three Japanese Automat). In Kohga Gekkan vol.8 no.6, June 1949. Pp.48–53.
- Takasaki Akio (高崎晶夫). "Kokusan 6×6cm-han nigan-refu A to Z" (国産6×6cm判二眼レフA to Z, Japanese 6×6cm TLR A to Z). Kamera Rebyū: Kurashikku Kamera Senka (カメラレビュー クラシックカメラ専科) / Camera Review: All about Historical Cameras no.49, December 1998. ISBN 4-257-13022-9. Amerika-sei 35mm renzu-shattā kamera (アメリカ製35mmレンズシャッターカメラ, issue about American 35mm lens-shutter cameras). Pp.64–73.
The camera is not listed in Sugiyama.
