Graflex Graphic 35
The Graflex Graphic 35 was a 35mm rangefinder camera made by Graflex in the U.S, and used West German Rodenstock lenses and Prontor SVS shutters.
It was introduced in 1955 as a replacement for the Graflex Ciro 35. Although based on the Ciro 35's basic design, essentially every mechanical part as well as the styling was modified.
The camera was focussed by push buttons located on either side of the lens, and the shutter was released by pulling outward on a lever mounted on the front of the camera body.
The Graphic 35 was available with either an f3.5 or f2.8 50mm lens. Shutter with speeds were 1 to 1/300th sec, with B and V (self-timer), X, and M flash synchronization.
The coupled rangefinder was of the split image type with a separate viewfinder from that used to compose the image.
Production is commonly stated to have ended in either 1957 or 1958, but the U.S made Graphic 35 continued to be promoted by magazine advertising until the end of 1960. [1]
Later Graphic 35 models were made by Kowa for Graflex; the Graflex (Graphic) Century 35 and derivatives, plus the Graflex Graphic Jet 35.[2]
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| image by tikitonite (Image rights) |
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| Graflex Graphic 35 image by Luke Healey (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ March 1958 National Geographic, 1959 Rochester 8 New York magazine, a plus a listing in the June 1960 UK Amateur Photographer magazine's Annual Camera Guide, and the December 1960 edition of US Modern Photography's Annual Camera Guide.
- ↑ Contrary to claims made elsewhere, it seems unlikely that the Graphic 35 was every made by Kowa for Graflex.
Links
- Graphic 35 at Mediajoy's Guide to Classic Cameras, follow the "Next" link at the bottom of the page to have illustrated instructions for use
- Graflex Graphic 35 page at Camera Portraits
- Repair notes at Daniel Mitchell's camera site, with top cover removal and rangefinder and focus adjustment
- Instruction manual for Graflex Graphic 35 at www.orphancameras.com
In French:
- Graphic 35 on www.collection-appareils.com by Sylvain Halgand
