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The '''Kodak Instamatic Reflex''' was an [[SLR]] made in Germany by [[Kodak AG]] | The '''Kodak Instamatic Reflex''' was an [[SLR]] made in Germany by [[Kodak AG]] | ||
for [[126 film|126 Cartridge film]]. It was introduced in 1968, and withdrawn in 1974 in the US & UK, and in 1970 elsewhere. | for [[126 film|126 Cartridge film]]. It was introduced in 1968, and withdrawn in 1974 in the US & UK, and in 1970 elsewhere. | ||
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| + | * Shutter: [[Compur]]-Electronic 20s - 1/500s; [[flash sync]]h at 1/30s | ||
| + | * Lens: could be supplied body only, or with either a [[Schneider|Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenar 45mm/f2.8 or Xenon 50mm/f1.9; Lenses from 28 to 200mm were available. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [http://knippsen.blogspot.com/2015/08/kodak-instamatic-reflex.html Kodak Instamatic Reflex] on [http://blogspot.knippsen.com KniPPsen] | * [http://knippsen.blogspot.com/2015/08/kodak-instamatic-reflex.html Kodak Instamatic Reflex] on [http://blogspot.knippsen.com KniPPsen] | ||
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The Kodak Instamatic Reflex was an SLR made in Germany by Kodak AG for 126 Cartridge film. It was introduced in 1968, and withdrawn in 1974 in the US & UK, and in 1970 elsewhere. It was the top model of the Instamatic range, and considerably more sophisticated than most.
Description
The Reflex had aperture-priority automatic exposure via a CdS light meter and one of the first electronic shutters - a Compur Electronic. The metering system sensed the film speed from the cartridge, which could indicate 64, 80, 125 or 160 ASA. The lenses were interchangeable, having a Retina S-Series mount, so it could use the existing Retina lenses. The viewfinder had a display of the automatically-selected shutter speed, and a focusing screen with a split-image rangefinder. Flash was provided by Flashcubes - with automatic exposure, when using the 45/2.8 lens - or an accessory flashgun connected via a PC socket beside the Flashcube mount.
The production code for the Instamatic Reflex was Typ 062. Both Chrome and Black versions with and without accessory shoes were produced through the production series.
Reference: Instamatic Reflex instruction manual
Specification
- Country of Origin: Germany
- Manufacturer: Kodak AG
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- Introduced: 1968
- Withdrawn: 1970 (1974 in US & UK)
- Shutter: Compur-Electronic 20s - 1/500s; flash synch at 1/30s
- Lens: could be supplied body only, or with either a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 45mm/f2.8 or Xenon 50mm/f1.9; Lenses from 28 to 200mm were available.
There were only a few other 126-format SLRs, for example, the Contaflex 126.
Links
- Kodak Instamatic Reflex on KniPPsen
- Comparison of Instamatic & Retina Reflexes on Photoethnography by Karen Nakamura
- Instamatic Reflex on BVIPirate Kodak Collectors page
- User Manual on Mike Butkus' pages
- Instamatic Reflex on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
