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| − | The Crystar Flex is a moderate-priced Japanese [[TLR]] using a geared coupling between the focusing and taking lenses. It was the first camera made by the [[Crystar|Crystar Optical Company]], in about 1953.<ref>{{McKeown12}} p231.</ref> The original model has a simple printed name plate, and no sportsfinder in its viewing hood. Its shutter speed range is 1/10-1/200 second. | + | The '''Crystar Flex''' is a moderate-priced Japanese [[TLR]] using a geared coupling between the focusing and taking lenses. It was the first camera made by the [[Crystar|Crystar Optical Company]], in about 1953.<ref>{{McKeown12}} p231.</ref> The original model has a simple printed name plate, and no sportsfinder in its viewing hood. Its shutter speed range is 1/10-1/200 second. |
| − | The slightly improved Crystar Flex IIA followed in 1954. This has a more substantial molded name plate, and a viewing hood with sportsfinder openings. Its shutter gained slow speeds to 1 second, missing on the earlier version. The shutter carried an ASA style sync post on its side (different from the front panel PC socket of the [[Crystar 25/Crystar 25 AII|Crystar 25 AII]]). | + | The slightly improved '''Crystar Flex IIA''' followed in 1954. This has a more substantial molded name plate, and a viewing hood with sportsfinder openings. Its shutter gained slow speeds to 1 second, missing on the earlier version. The shutter carried an ASA style sync post on its side (different from the front panel PC socket of the [[Crystar 25/Crystar 25 AII|Crystar 25 AII]]). |
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The Crystar Flex is a moderate-priced Japanese TLR using a geared coupling between the focusing and taking lenses. It was the first camera made by the Crystar Optical Company, in about 1953.[1] The original model has a simple printed name plate, and no sportsfinder in its viewing hood. Its shutter speed range is 1/10-1/200 second.
The slightly improved Crystar Flex IIA followed in 1954. This has a more substantial molded name plate, and a viewing hood with sportsfinder openings. Its shutter gained slow speeds to 1 second, missing on the earlier version. The shutter carried an ASA style sync post on its side (different from the front panel PC socket of the Crystar 25 AII).
References
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). p231.
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