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− | The '''Elbow flex''' was a Japanese 6x6 [[TLR]] series, sold by [[Elbow]] Camera Firm, who was probably only a distributor. | + | The '''Elbow flex''' (エルボー・フレックス) was a Japanese 6x6 [[TLR]] series, sold by [[Elbow]] Camera Firm, who was probably only a distributor. |
Different versions have been observed: | Different versions have been observed: | ||
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** probably TSK B-1-200 shutter (see [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/syasin/2005/12/index.html here], barely legible) | ** probably TSK B-1-200 shutter (see [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/syasin/2005/12/index.html here], barely legible) | ||
− | At a Yahoo Japan auction, the version with exposure counter has been observed with a box and user manual labeled '''Elbow flex Model III''' | + | At a Yahoo Japan auction, the version with exposure counter has been observed with a box and user manual. The box was labeled '''Elbow flex Model III''', and it was marked ''ELBOW CAMERA FIRM CO. LTD.'' in English. The user manual was marked Elbow Shōkai (エルボー商会). The logo was an interlinked G and K (could be C and K, but G more probable), the same that appears on the finder hoods. |
The Elbow flex with exposure counter was very similar to the [[Prince Junior]] camera, and they shared the same TSK, Ceres and Rectus shutters. It is possible that the two cameras were produced by the same company, maybe Tōyō Seiki (see also the [[Princeflex]] and [[Prince]] pages). | The Elbow flex with exposure counter was very similar to the [[Prince Junior]] camera, and they shared the same TSK, Ceres and Rectus shutters. It is possible that the two cameras were produced by the same company, maybe Tōyō Seiki (see also the [[Princeflex]] and [[Prince]] pages). |
Revision as of 21:46, 29 May 2006
The Elbow flex (エルボー・フレックス) was a Japanese 6x6 TLR series, sold by Elbow Camera Firm, who was probably only a distributor.
Different versions have been observed:
- one version with a red window in the back, seen with:
- another version with an exposure counter and a logo on the finder's hood, seen with:
At a Yahoo Japan auction, the version with exposure counter has been observed with a box and user manual. The box was labeled Elbow flex Model III, and it was marked ELBOW CAMERA FIRM CO. LTD. in English. The user manual was marked Elbow Shōkai (エルボー商会). The logo was an interlinked G and K (could be C and K, but G more probable), the same that appears on the finder hoods.
The Elbow flex with exposure counter was very similar to the Prince Junior camera, and they shared the same TSK, Ceres and Rectus shutters. It is possible that the two cameras were produced by the same company, maybe Tōyō Seiki (see also the Princeflex and Prince pages).
Links
In English:
In Japanese: