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| + | The '''Halma Flex''' and '''Halma Auto''' are Japanese 6×6 TLR cameras, perhaps made by a company called Hara, successor of [[Lustre]].<REF> Attribution to Hara: message by Koji Namikawa in [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html this page at tlr-cameras.com], based on documents about the camera inspections for export. </REF> | ||
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| + | == The Halma Flex == | ||
| + | === Common features === | ||
| + | The Halma Flex are regular copies of the [[Rolleicord]]. The front plate moves back and forth for focusing. The film advance knob is on the photographer's right and the focus knob is on the left. The release button is placed at the bottom of the front standard, on the photographer's right, and the synch post is buried in the front plate on the opposite side. It seems that all the models have a sportsfinder in the viewing hood and an accessory shoe. | ||
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| + | All the examples observed so far have a Halmar Anastigmat 8cm f/3.5 taking lens and most have a View Halmar 8cm f/3.5 viewing lens. | ||
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| + | === Advertised versions === | ||
| + | The only advertisement for the Halma 6×6 TLR observed so far is reproduced in [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Halma-Auto.htm this page at tlr-cameras.com]. It was published in ''Camerart'' (a Japanese magazine published in English language), perhaps in 1960. The advertisement was inserted by [[Tohko|Tohko Co., Ltd.]], certainly the distributor of the camera, and also presents the [[Halma 44]] and the [[Owla Stereo]]. Four versions of the Halma Flex are listed, all of them having a synchronized shutter of the "Prontor type" (B, 1–300, self-timer): | ||
| + | * '''Halma Flex I''': red window film advance, push-on filters; | ||
| + | * '''Halma Flex IB''': red window film advance, bayonet filters; | ||
| + | * '''Halma Flex II''': semi-automatic film advance, push-on filters; | ||
| + | * '''Halma Flex IIB''': semi-automatic film advance, bayonet filters. | ||
| + | The description says that the exposure counter of the semi-automatic models is automatically reset to "S" when the back is opened. | ||
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| + | === Actual examples === | ||
| + | The Halma Flex is known with three types of nameplate; all of them are inscribed ''HalmaFlex''. Type 1 is oval and has a small serial number, type 2 is almost rectangular and has a serial number too, type 3 is almost oval and has no serial number. | ||
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| + | The only example known so far with type 1 nameplate has a serial number in the 31xxx range.<REF> Example observed in an online auction, body no.31x02. </REF> It has manual advance and bayonet filters, corresponding to the Halma Flex IB. The accessory shoe is on the photographer's right and the strap lugs are identical to those of the last [[Lustreflex]] models. The camera has a simple shutter casing, and the shutter name is unknown. | ||
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| + | Most examples observed have type 2 nameplate and a serial number in the 4xxxx range. They have the same strap lugs as the previous camera, and the accessory shoe is on the right too. The focus knob has a silver depth-of-field scale, probably also present on the earlier example. | ||
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| + | The semi-automatic examples have a round exposure counter window above the accessory shoe. Some examples have the same shutter casing as before, others have a [[Copal-MXV]] shutter under a more elaborate black casing.<REF> Copal-MXV: example pictured in [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Halma%20Flex.html this page at tlr-cameras.com], and example observed in an online auction. </REF> One example is known with push-on filters, a simple shutter and gray leatherette covering.<REF> Example pictured in [http://www.lomo.us/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4225 this Lomo.us forum post], body no.44906. </REF> | ||
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| + | Only one example has been observed so far with type 3 nameplate.<REF> Example [http://www.fotokine.be/BD/BD_halmaflex.JPG pictured] in [http://forum.belgiumdigital.com/showthread.php?t=172003 this Belgium Digital forum post]. This particular example has swapped taking and viewing lenses, probably the result of an incompetent repair. The marking of the intended viewing lens begins with ''VIEWER'', instead of the usual ''VIEW HALMAR''. </REF> It is similar to the camera pictured in the 1960 advertisement, and many minor features differ from the previous examples. There are new shorter strap lugs, a different back latch engraved ''JAPAN'', and a different focus knob with a film reminder and a black depth-of-field scale. The accessory shoe has moved to a new location above the focus knob. The shutter release is bigger and contains a cable release thread. | ||
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| + | == The Halma Auto == | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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In English: | In English: | ||
* Pages at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com]: | * Pages at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com]: | ||
| − | ** [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html Other Japanese 120 (6×6) TLRs], with a [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Halma%20Flex.html | + | ** [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html Other Japanese 120 (6×6) TLRs], with a [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Halma%20Flex.html Halma Flex], a [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Prinz%20Flex.html Prinz Flex] and a [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Prinz%20Auto%20Reflex.html Prinz Auto] |
** [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Halma-Auto.htm Halma advertisement] | ** [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Halma-Auto.htm Halma advertisement] | ||
| − | * [http://www.lomo.us/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4225 | + | * [http://www.lomo.us/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4225 Halma Flex] in a thread of the [http://www.lomo.us/forums/ Lomo.us forums] |
In Dutch: | In Dutch: | ||
| − | * [http://www.fotokine.be/BD/BD_halmaflex.JPG | + | * [http://www.fotokine.be/BD/BD_halmaflex.JPG Halma Flex] in a [http://forum.belgiumdigital.com/showthread.php?t=172003 post] at the [http://forum.belgiumdigital.com/ Belgium Digital forum] |
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | ||
[[Category: H]] | [[Category: H]] | ||
Revision as of 13:37, 10 November 2007
The Halma Flex and Halma Auto are Japanese 6×6 TLR cameras, perhaps made by a company called Hara, successor of Lustre.[1]
Contents
The Halma Flex
Common features
The Halma Flex are regular copies of the Rolleicord. The front plate moves back and forth for focusing. The film advance knob is on the photographer's right and the focus knob is on the left. The release button is placed at the bottom of the front standard, on the photographer's right, and the synch post is buried in the front plate on the opposite side. It seems that all the models have a sportsfinder in the viewing hood and an accessory shoe.
All the examples observed so far have a Halmar Anastigmat 8cm f/3.5 taking lens and most have a View Halmar 8cm f/3.5 viewing lens.
Advertised versions
The only advertisement for the Halma 6×6 TLR observed so far is reproduced in this page at tlr-cameras.com. It was published in Camerart (a Japanese magazine published in English language), perhaps in 1960. The advertisement was inserted by Tohko Co., Ltd., certainly the distributor of the camera, and also presents the Halma 44 and the Owla Stereo. Four versions of the Halma Flex are listed, all of them having a synchronized shutter of the "Prontor type" (B, 1–300, self-timer):
- Halma Flex I: red window film advance, push-on filters;
- Halma Flex IB: red window film advance, bayonet filters;
- Halma Flex II: semi-automatic film advance, push-on filters;
- Halma Flex IIB: semi-automatic film advance, bayonet filters.
The description says that the exposure counter of the semi-automatic models is automatically reset to "S" when the back is opened.
Actual examples
The Halma Flex is known with three types of nameplate; all of them are inscribed HalmaFlex. Type 1 is oval and has a small serial number, type 2 is almost rectangular and has a serial number too, type 3 is almost oval and has no serial number.
The only example known so far with type 1 nameplate has a serial number in the 31xxx range.[2] It has manual advance and bayonet filters, corresponding to the Halma Flex IB. The accessory shoe is on the photographer's right and the strap lugs are identical to those of the last Lustreflex models. The camera has a simple shutter casing, and the shutter name is unknown.
Most examples observed have type 2 nameplate and a serial number in the 4xxxx range. They have the same strap lugs as the previous camera, and the accessory shoe is on the right too. The focus knob has a silver depth-of-field scale, probably also present on the earlier example.
The semi-automatic examples have a round exposure counter window above the accessory shoe. Some examples have the same shutter casing as before, others have a Copal-MXV shutter under a more elaborate black casing.[3] One example is known with push-on filters, a simple shutter and gray leatherette covering.[4]
Only one example has been observed so far with type 3 nameplate.[5] It is similar to the camera pictured in the 1960 advertisement, and many minor features differ from the previous examples. There are new shorter strap lugs, a different back latch engraved JAPAN, and a different focus knob with a film reminder and a black depth-of-field scale. The accessory shoe has moved to a new location above the focus knob. The shutter release is bigger and contains a cable release thread.
The Halma Auto
Notes
- ↑ Attribution to Hara: message by Koji Namikawa in this page at tlr-cameras.com, based on documents about the camera inspections for export.
- ↑ Example observed in an online auction, body no.31x02.
- ↑ Copal-MXV: example pictured in this page at tlr-cameras.com, and example observed in an online auction.
- ↑ Example pictured in this Lomo.us forum post, body no.44906.
- ↑ Example pictured in this Belgium Digital forum post. This particular example has swapped taking and viewing lenses, probably the result of an incompetent repair. The marking of the intended viewing lens begins with VIEWER, instead of the usual VIEW HALMAR.
Bibliography
Links
In English:
- Pages at tlr-cameras.com:
- Other Japanese 120 (6×6) TLRs, with a Halma Flex, a Prinz Flex and a Prinz Auto
- Halma advertisement
- Halma Flex in a thread of the Lomo.us forums
In Dutch:
- Halma Flex in a post at the Belgium Digital forum
