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| − | 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, and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/DORIS_SPEC.htm this page] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera] both say that the Dorisflex was released in 1954. </REF> | + | The '''Dorisflex''' is a Japanese 6 |
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| − | == General description ==
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| − | The Dorisflex is a simple and boxy TLR. The front elements of the taking and viewing lenses are geared together for focusing, with a tab on the taking lens to help turning. There is an advance knob on the top right and no exposure counter. Film advance is probably controlled by red windows. The viewing hood contains a sportsfinder and a loupe.<REF> Description based on advertising pictures and an example observed at a Yahoo Japan auction. </REF>
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| − | == Evolution ==
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| − | The '''original Dorisflex''' has a Delta 80/3.5 lens and a Prestar<REF> Inferred from the ''katakana'' プレスター. </REF> synchronized shutter (B, 1–200, self-timer). It was priced {{yen|8,900|1955}} in May 1955.<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Ars Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 153. </REF>
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| − | The '''Dorisflex A'''<REF> Simply called "Dorisflex" in McKeown, p. 250. </REF> has a Delta C 80/3.5 lens and the lens bezels are black instead of chrome. The shutter is a Helio (B, 10–200, self-timer), synchronized via a PC post and engraved ''HELIO'' in the speed rim. An advertisement dated October 1955<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 153. </REF> mentions the price of {{yen|6,000|1955}}, but it is unclear if it applies to the Dorisflex A or to the [[Doris (4.5×6)|Doris IA]] folder advertised together.
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| − | ==Notes==
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| − | == Bibliography ==
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| − | * {{Showa10}} Items 638–9.
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| − | * {{Lewis}} P. 88 (brief mention only).
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| − | * {{McKeown12}} P. 250.
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| − | == Links ==
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| − | In English:
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| − | * Dorisflex within [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html this Japanese miscellanea page] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com]
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| − | In Japanese:
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| − | * [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/DORIS_SPEC.htm Dorisflex specs] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera] (contains mistakes)
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| − | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]]
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