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| − | + | The '''Firstflex''' are Japanese 6×6cm TLR cameras for 120 film,, made by [[Tokiwa Seiki]] in about 1951-55,<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p922-3.</ref> with the viewing and taking lenses linked by external gear-teeth. McKeown lists several models, describing them as cheaply made: | |
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| + | * Firstflex I (1951): First Anastigmat 80 mm f/3.5. Unidentified shutter, 1/10 - 1/200 second plus B, synchronised with an ASA bayonet. Nameplate in upright capitals, chrome-on-black. | ||
| + | * Firstflex II (1951): First anastigmat as above, shutter speeds 1/5 - 1/200 second, plus B, synchronised with an ASA bayonet, now on the camera body. Nameplate in italic capitals, (as illustrated here). | ||
| + | * Firstflex II (1952): Lens now engraved as a ''Special'' First Anastigmat (but still 80 mm f/3.5), in an MSK-II shutter, with speeds 1 - 1/400 second, plus B, still synchronised with an ASA bayonet, now once again mounted on the shutter. Embossed chrome nameplate. Focusing hood incorporates an eye-level [[viewfinder#Albada finder|Albada finder]]. | ||
| + | * Popular Firstflex PII (1953): Special First Anastigmat, in unidentified shutter with speeds 1/10 - 1/200 second, plus B. | ||
| + | * Firstflex LIII (1955): First Anastigmat in MSK-II shutter; very much like the 1952 camera, but without the Albada finder. | ||
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| + | All the cameras use a winding knob for advancing the film, with a [red window]] in the back, with a sliding cover. | ||
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See also the Firstflex 35 SLR models.
The Firstflex are Japanese 6×6cm TLR cameras for 120 film,, made by Tokiwa Seiki in about 1951-55,[1] with the viewing and taking lenses linked by external gear-teeth. McKeown lists several models, describing them as cheaply made:
- Firstflex I (1951): First Anastigmat 80 mm f/3.5. Unidentified shutter, 1/10 - 1/200 second plus B, synchronised with an ASA bayonet. Nameplate in upright capitals, chrome-on-black.
- Firstflex II (1951): First anastigmat as above, shutter speeds 1/5 - 1/200 second, plus B, synchronised with an ASA bayonet, now on the camera body. Nameplate in italic capitals, (as illustrated here).
- Firstflex II (1952): Lens now engraved as a Special First Anastigmat (but still 80 mm f/3.5), in an MSK-II shutter, with speeds 1 - 1/400 second, plus B, still synchronised with an ASA bayonet, now once again mounted on the shutter. Embossed chrome nameplate. Focusing hood incorporates an eye-level Albada finder.
- Popular Firstflex PII (1953): Special First Anastigmat, in unidentified shutter with speeds 1/10 - 1/200 second, plus B.
- Firstflex LIII (1955): First Anastigmat in MSK-II shutter; very much like the 1952 camera, but without the Albada finder.
All the cameras use a winding knob for advancing the film, with a [red window]] in the back, with a sliding cover.
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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). p922-3.
Bibliography
- Watakushi no ni-gan-refu kamera-ten (私の二眼レフカメラ展, Exhibition of twin lens reflex cameras). Tokyo: JCII Camera Museum, 1992. (Exhibition catalogue, no ISBN number.) P.27.
Links
- Firstflex among First TLR cameras on Barry Toogood's tlr-cameras.com
