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| + | The original '''Contaflex''' is a [[35mm|24×36]] [[TLR]] introduced in 1935 by [[Zeiss Ikon]], preceding the [[Contax rangefinder|Contax II and III]] models. The name was reused from the 1950s for a range of [[35mm]] [[SLR]]s with [[leaf shutter]]s, see [[Contaflex (SLR)]]. | ||
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| + | The original Contaflex has the same type of metal [[focal plane shutter]] as the [[Contax rangefinder|Contax I]]. It also has a built-in but uncoupled [[selenium meter|selenium exposure meter]] under its name plate. It was the first camera in the world with a built-in light meter. | ||
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| + | The viewer lens is a Sucher-Objektiv 8cm f:2.8 giving a magnified image for the angle of view of the 50mm standard lens. Two lines are drawn on the viewing screen to indicate the 85mm and 135mm frame. The focusing is done by a lever around the viewing lens. The finder incorporates an automatic [[parallax]] compensation with focusing. A big button on the right side is used both to wind the shutter and to set the shutter speed. The rewind button is on the left side. | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/paspey/5069013294/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
| + | |image= http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5069013294_38e4539bb9_n.jpg | ||
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| + | |image_text= With viewing hood open | ||
| + | |image_by= PASPEY | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/rst90274/262909126/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
| + | |image= http://farm1.staticflickr.com/80/262909126_d8ec59e6db_n.jpg | ||
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| + | |image_text= 1935 Contaflex TLR | ||
| + | |image_by= rst12 | ||
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/tc4711/3094134347/in/pool-camerawiki | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/tc4711/3094134347/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
|image= http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3094134347_7896801245_n.jpg | |image= http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3094134347_7896801245_n.jpg | ||
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|image_text= Contaflex with meter flap open | |image_text= Contaflex with meter flap open | ||
|image_by= TC4711 | |image_by= TC4711 | ||
|image_rights= wp | |image_rights= wp | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/90900361@N08/8374498661/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
| + | |image= http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8374498661_f7f24a6fb1_n.jpg | ||
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| + | |image_text= 1936 Contaflex with 13.5cm f4 Sonnar lens | ||
| + | |image_by= Geoff Harrisson | ||
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| + | The Contaflex has a special lens mount, incompatible with the [[Contax rangefinder|rangefinder Contax]] models. | ||
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* Biogon 3.5cm f:2.8, with a special right angle finder | * Biogon 3.5cm f:2.8, with a special right angle finder | ||
* Orthometar 3.5cm f:4.5 | * Orthometar 3.5cm f:4.5 | ||
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The Contaflex was one of the most expensive cameras of its time. It introduced features that paved the way for the [[Contax rangefinder|Contax II and Contax III]] rangefinder models. But it did not really indicate the way forward, and was more an experimental model. Only a few were sold and today its rarity makes it a very expensive camera still. The lenses made for it are especially scarce. | The Contaflex was one of the most expensive cameras of its time. It introduced features that paved the way for the [[Contax rangefinder|Contax II and Contax III]] rangefinder models. But it did not really indicate the way forward, and was more an experimental model. Only a few were sold and today its rarity makes it a very expensive camera still. The lenses made for it are especially scarce. | ||
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* [http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT2084618 Patent for Photoelectric Exposure Meter in the Contaflex TLR] | * [http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT2084618 Patent for Photoelectric Exposure Meter in the Contaflex TLR] | ||
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[[Category: 35mm TLR]] | [[Category: 35mm TLR]] | ||
Revision as of 06:08, 3 March 2016
| German TLR () | |
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| 35 mm | Contaflex | Flexilette | Optima Reflex |
| 3×4 | Pilot Reflex |
| 4×4 | Baby Rolleiflex (1931) | Baby Rolleiflex (1957) | Karma-Flex |
| 6×6 | Altiflex | Amplion Reflex | Brillant | Flektar | Flexo | Flexora | Flexora II | Flexora III | Foth-Flex | Ikoflex 1 | Ikoflex II | Ikoflex Ia | Ikoflex Ic Ikoflex Favorit | Karma-Flex | Mentorett | Montiflex | Peerflekta | Perfekta | Photina Reflex | Plascaflex | Reflecta | Reflekta | Reflekta II | Rica Flex | Rocca Automatic | Rocca Super Reflex | Rolleiflex | Rolleicord | Rollop | Superb | Superflex | Trumpfreflex | Vitaflex | Weltaflex | Wirgin Reflex | Zeca-Flex |
| 6×9 | Superfekta |
The original Contaflex is a 24×36 TLR introduced in 1935 by Zeiss Ikon, preceding the Contax II and III models. The name was reused from the 1950s for a range of 35mm SLRs with leaf shutters, see Contaflex (SLR).
The original Contaflex has the same type of metal focal plane shutter as the Contax I. It also has a built-in but uncoupled selenium exposure meter under its name plate. It was the first camera in the world with a built-in light meter.
The viewer lens is a Sucher-Objektiv 8cm f:2.8 giving a magnified image for the angle of view of the 50mm standard lens. Two lines are drawn on the viewing screen to indicate the 85mm and 135mm frame. The focusing is done by a lever around the viewing lens. The finder incorporates an automatic parallax compensation with focusing. A big button on the right side is used both to wind the shutter and to set the shutter speed. The rewind button is on the left side.
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| With viewing hood open image by PASPEY (Image rights) |
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| 1935 Contaflex TLR image by rst12 (Image rights) |
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| Contaflex with meter flap open image by TC4711 (Image rights) |
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| 1936 Contaflex with 13.5cm f4 Sonnar lens image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
The Contaflex has a special lens mount, incompatible with the rangefinder Contax models.
The range of lenses includes:
- Biogon 3.5cm f:2.8, with a special right angle finder
- Orthometar 3.5cm f:4.5
- Sonnar 5cm f:1.5
- Sonnar 5cm f:2
- Tessar 5cm f:2.8
- Sonnar 8.5cm f:2
- Triotar 8.5cm f:4
- Sonnar 13.5cm f:4
The Contaflex was one of the most expensive cameras of its time. It introduced features that paved the way for the Contax II and Contax III rangefinder models. But it did not really indicate the way forward, and was more an experimental model. Only a few were sold and today its rarity makes it a very expensive camera still. The lenses made for it are especially scarce.
Links
In English:
- Contaflex TLR at Pacific Rim Camera
- Contaflex serial no. A.46230, sold at the twentieth Westlicht Photographica Auction, on 1 November 2011.
- Zeiss Contaflex Twin Lens Reflex with many photos, by Innovative Cameras 135, Massimo Bertacchi
- Contaflex TLR at www.earlyphotography.co.uk
- Marriage, John. "History of the 35mm Twin Lens Reflex".
- Patent for the Contaflex TLR
- Patent for Photoelectric Exposure Meter in the Contaflex TLR
| Zeiss Ikon Classic Cameras |
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| Contax | Contaflex (TLR) | Super Nettel | Nettax | Tenax II | Tenax I | Ikoflex | Super Ikonta
Contax S | Contaflex (SLR) | Contarex | Icarex | SL706 |
