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The '''Clix-O-Flex''' [[pseudo TLR]] camera was made by [[Metropolitan Industries]] of Chicago, the camera maker which also made the viewfinder camera "[[Clix De Luxe]]". | The '''Clix-O-Flex''' [[pseudo TLR]] camera was made by [[Metropolitan Industries]] of Chicago, the camera maker which also made the viewfinder camera "[[Clix De Luxe]]". | ||
| − | + | The front metal beauty ring is the only location on the camera with any manufacturer's labeling, other than the lens markings that are cast into the lens surround. Through different front beauty rings, this same camera is also seen labeled as '''Mirro-Flex''', '''Metro-Flex''', and the '''Hamilton Super-Flex'''. | |
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| + | The instruction booklet that is supplied with this camera simply states "Reflex Type Camera", and the photos of the camera include intentional blurring of the text on the beauty ring, suggesting that the same instructions were supplied with all cosmetic variations of this camera. | ||
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The viewfinder hood is made of polished metal that folds when when not in use. | The viewfinder hood is made of polished metal that folds when when not in use. | ||
| − | The body is black [[bakelite]] and vertically oriented. At least two variations exist: one has widely-spaced horizontal lines on the sides and a leather-effect panel around the lens; another has a diamond pattern around the lens and closely-spaced horizontal side grooves. The camera makes 4×3cm [[landscape format|landscape-format]] exposures on type [[127 film]] rolls. The lens is a Maestar 57.5mm | + | The body is black [[bakelite]] and vertically oriented. At least two variations exist: one has widely-spaced horizontal lines on the sides and a leather-effect panel around the lens; another has a diamond pattern around the lens and closely-spaced horizontal side grooves. The version marked "Hamilton Super-Flex" also includes a metal front plate surround. |
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| + | The camera makes 4×3cm [[landscape format|landscape-format]] exposures on type [[127 film]] rolls. The lens is a Maestar 57.5mm | ||
meniscus lens, with a simple time/inst shutter. The back is removable for loading, and has two [[red window]]s and a large retaining knob. | meniscus lens, with a simple time/inst shutter. The back is removable for loading, and has two [[red window]]s and a large retaining knob. | ||
| − | + | ==Links== | |
| − | *[http://www.kameramuseum. | + | *[http://www.kameramuseum.net/0-fotokameras/lmn/metro-clix-o-flex.html Clix-o-flex at Kurt Tauber's] (in German) |
*[http://candidcamera.free.fr/USA/CANDID/mainpage%20candid.htm the Clix-o-Flex among comparably simple U.S. made cameras like the "Clix de luxe", at Fotofex] | *[http://candidcamera.free.fr/USA/CANDID/mainpage%20candid.htm the Clix-o-Flex among comparably simple U.S. made cameras like the "Clix de luxe", at Fotofex] | ||
| + | *[http://historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=1989 Clix-o-flex at Historic Camera] | ||
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[[Category: 3x4 pseudo TLR]] | [[Category: 3x4 pseudo TLR]] | ||
[[Category: Bakelite]] | [[Category: Bakelite]] | ||
[[Category: C]] | [[Category: C]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:56, 10 March 2023
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The Clix-O-Flex pseudo TLR camera was made by Metropolitan Industries of Chicago, the camera maker which also made the viewfinder camera "Clix De Luxe".
The front metal beauty ring is the only location on the camera with any manufacturer's labeling, other than the lens markings that are cast into the lens surround. Through different front beauty rings, this same camera is also seen labeled as Mirro-Flex, Metro-Flex, and the Hamilton Super-Flex.
The instruction booklet that is supplied with this camera simply states "Reflex Type Camera", and the photos of the camera include intentional blurring of the text on the beauty ring, suggesting that the same instructions were supplied with all cosmetic variations of this camera.
The viewfinder hood is made of polished metal that folds when when not in use. The body is black bakelite and vertically oriented. At least two variations exist: one has widely-spaced horizontal lines on the sides and a leather-effect panel around the lens; another has a diamond pattern around the lens and closely-spaced horizontal side grooves. The version marked "Hamilton Super-Flex" also includes a metal front plate surround.
The camera makes 4×3cm landscape-format exposures on type 127 film rolls. The lens is a Maestar 57.5mm meniscus lens, with a simple time/inst shutter. The back is removable for loading, and has two red windows and a large retaining knob.
