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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | The Flexaret series of [[TLR]] cameras was made by [[Meopta]] (and its predecessors) in Czechoslovakia. The '''Flexaret II''' is a fully mechanical camera with an all-metal body. The body is covered in black leather. The | + | The Flexaret series of [[TLR]] cameras was made by [[Meopta]] (and its predecessors) in Czechoslovakia. The '''Flexaret II''' is a fully mechanical camera with an all-metal body. The body is covered in black leather. The viewing hood has a magnifier and a sportsfinder. The name plate is marked ''flexaret'' only.<br> |
| − | The Flexaret | + | The Flexaret II shoots medium format 6x6 images on [[120 film|type 120 Rollfilm]]. |
== Transport and Shutter == | == Transport and Shutter == | ||
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The taking lens is a Meopta Mirar 80/4.5. The viewing lens is a Meopta Anastigmat 80/3.0. Focusing is done by a lever at the bottomside of the taking lens. The lens can be stopped down to f/22. The stopping down is stepless and controlled by a lever. Both lenses take 30mm push-on filters or hoods. | The taking lens is a Meopta Mirar 80/4.5. The viewing lens is a Meopta Anastigmat 80/3.0. Focusing is done by a lever at the bottomside of the taking lens. The lens can be stopped down to f/22. The stopping down is stepless and controlled by a lever. Both lenses take 30mm push-on filters or hoods. | ||
| − | + | == Variations == | |
| − | == | + | The following variations were observed :<br> |
| + | Early models (from 1946) carry none or still the '''Optikotechna''' Logo on the sportsfinder.<br> | ||
| + | Later models carry the '''Meopta''' Logo on the sportsfinder. | ||
| − | + | Observed variations in shutter type :<br> | |
| − | + | * Gauthier [[Prontor|Prontor II]] | |
| + | * Gauthier [[Prontor|Prontor-S]] | ||
| + | * Deckel [[Compur]]-Rapid (B, 1-1/500 sec). | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
| + | *[http://www.cevela.eu/static/downloads/man_flex_2_english.pdf Flexaret II user manual] at [http://cevela.eu/ Stránky Lubomíra Čevely] | ||
| + | In German : | ||
| + | * [http://www.hmw-foto.at/flexaret/flexaret2.shtm Flexaret II und IIa page] at [http://www.hmw-foto.at/index.shtm www.hmw-foto.at] by Hanns Weschta (in German). | ||
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[[Category: 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: 6x6 TLR]] | ||
[[Category: Czechoslovakia]] | [[Category: Czechoslovakia]] | ||
[[Category: Meopta]] | [[Category: Meopta]] | ||
[[Category: F]] | [[Category: F]] | ||
| + | [[Category:120 film]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:38, 1 December 2022
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Introduction
The Flexaret series of TLR cameras was made by Meopta (and its predecessors) in Czechoslovakia. The Flexaret II is a fully mechanical camera with an all-metal body. The body is covered in black leather. The viewing hood has a magnifier and a sportsfinder. The name plate is marked flexaret only.
The Flexaret II shoots medium format 6x6 images on type 120 Rollfilm.
Transport and Shutter
The film is advanced by a knob on the right side. There's no automatic stop; the ruby window in the back has to be watched for the next frame number to appear. The Flexaret II has a Gauthier Prontor II leaf shutter (T, B, 1–1/200s) with selftimer but without flash synchronisation. A double exposure prevention is not present.
Lens and focus
The taking lens is a Meopta Mirar 80/4.5. The viewing lens is a Meopta Anastigmat 80/3.0. Focusing is done by a lever at the bottomside of the taking lens. The lens can be stopped down to f/22. The stopping down is stepless and controlled by a lever. Both lenses take 30mm push-on filters or hoods.
Variations
The following variations were observed :
Early models (from 1946) carry none or still the Optikotechna Logo on the sportsfinder.
Later models carry the Meopta Logo on the sportsfinder.
Observed variations in shutter type :
- Gauthier Prontor II
- Gauthier Prontor-S
- Deckel Compur-Rapid (B, 1-1/500 sec).
Links
In German :
- Flexaret II und IIa page at www.hmw-foto.at by Hanns Weschta (in German).
