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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. | ||
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| + | 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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| + | ==Notes== | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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| + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/crystarflex/crystarflex.htm CRYSTAR FLEX 120 film instruction manual in PDF format (English)] from [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
* [http://cat22.k-free.net/else/04/230010.html Crystar Flex] at [http://cat22.k-free.net/index.html Shashin wo tanoshimu] | * [http://cat22.k-free.net/else/04/230010.html Crystar Flex] at [http://cat22.k-free.net/index.html Shashin wo tanoshimu] | ||
| + | * [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/crystar/cry0100.html 1953 Crystar Flex] at [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/ Neco] | ||
| + | [[Category:Crystar]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | ||
[[Category: C]] | [[Category: C]] | ||
| + | [[Category:120 film]] | ||
| + | [[Category: 1953]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:31, 12 February 2023
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).
Notes
- ↑ 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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