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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 It was introduced in 1968, and withdrawn in 1974 in the US & UK, and in 1970 elsewhere.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 It was introduced in 1968, and withdrawn in 1974 in the US & UK, and in 1970 elsewhere. | ||
| − | It was the top model of the [[Instamatic]] | + | It was the top model of the [[Instamatic|Instamatic range]], and considerably more sophisticated than most. |
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| + | == Description == | ||
| + | The Reflex had [[Aperture priority|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 [[Flashcube]]s - with automatic exposure, when using the 45/2.8 lens - or an accessory flashgun connected via a PC socket beside the Flashcube mount. | ||
The chrome top was replaced by black in 1969. | The chrome top was replaced by black in 1969. | ||
| − | + | Reference: [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_instamatic_reflex/kodak_instamatic_%20reflex.htm Instamatic Reflex instruction manual] | |
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== Specification == | == Specification == | ||
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* Introduced: 1968 | * Introduced: 1968 | ||
* Withdrawn: 1970 (1974 in US & UK) | * Withdrawn: 1970 (1974 in US & UK) | ||
| − | * Shutter: [[Compur]]-Electronic 20s - 1/500s | + | * Shutter: [[Compur]]-Electronic 20s - 1/500s; flash synch at 1/30s |
| − | * Lens: could be supplied body only, or with [[Schneider|Schneider-Kreuznach]] | + | * Lens: could be supplied body only, or with [[Schneider|Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenar 45mm/f2.8; Lenses from 28 to 200mm were available. |
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There were a few other 126-format SLRs, for example, the [[Contaflex (SLR)#The_Contaflex_126|Contaflex 126]]. | There were a few other 126-format SLRs, for example, the [[Contaflex (SLR)#The_Contaflex_126|Contaflex 126]]. | ||
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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 chrome top was replaced by black in 1969.
Reference: Instamatic Reflex instruction manual
Specification
- Country of Origin: Germany
- 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 Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 45mm/f2.8; Lenses from 28 to 200mm were available.
There were a few other 126-format SLRs, for example, the Contaflex 126.
