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− | The '''Dorisflex''' | + | The '''Dorisflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 [[TLR]], made by [[Condor Camera|Doris Camera]] and released in 1954 or 1955.<REF> Date: all the advertisements mentioned by {{Kokusan}}, p. 356, are dated 1955 but Lewis, p. 88, says that the Dorisflex was released in 1954. </REF> |
− | The | + | == General description == |
+ | The Dorisflex is a simple and boxy TLR. Focusing is done by turning the lens front element, that were geared together. No shutter winding lever is visible, only a release lever, maybe the shutter is everset. There is a knob on the right for film advance, with no exposure counter. Film advance must be controlled by red windows.<REF> Example observed at a Yahoo Japan auction. </REF> | ||
− | The '''Dorisflex A''' | + | == Evolution == |
+ | The '''original Dorisflex''' has a Delta C 75/3.5 lens and a Helio B, 10–200 shutter. | ||
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+ | The '''Dorisflex A''' is of the same kind, with a Delta 75/3.5 lens and a Prestar B, 1–200 shutter.<ref>According to the Japan Family Camera page; however, McKeown only lists the original model.</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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+ | == Bibliography == | ||
+ | * {{Showa10}} Items 638–9. | ||
+ | * {{Lewis}} P. 88 (brief mention only). | ||
+ | * {{McKeown12}} P. 250. | ||
== Links == | == Links == |
Revision as of 11:35, 28 October 2006
The Dorisflex is a Japanese 6×6 TLR, made by Doris Camera and released in 1954 or 1955.[1]
General description
The Dorisflex is a simple and boxy TLR. Focusing is done by turning the lens front element, that were geared together. No shutter winding lever is visible, only a release lever, maybe the shutter is everset. There is a knob on the right for film advance, with no exposure counter. Film advance must be controlled by red windows.[2]
Evolution
The original Dorisflex has a Delta C 75/3.5 lens and a Helio B, 10–200 shutter.
The Dorisflex A is of the same kind, with a Delta 75/3.5 lens and a Prestar B, 1–200 shutter.[3]
Notes
- ↑ Date: all the advertisements mentioned by Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 356, are dated 1955 but Lewis, p. 88, says that the Dorisflex was released in 1954.
- ↑ Example observed at a Yahoo Japan auction.
- ↑ According to the Japan Family Camera page; however, McKeown only lists the original model.
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. Items 638–9.
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). P. 88 (brief mention only).
- 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). P. 250.
Links
In English:
- Dorisflex within this Japanese miscellanea page at tlr-cameras.com
In Japanese: