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− | The Koni-Omegaflex was a [[TLR]] with exchangable lens board. Each lens board included a lens pair and a [[leaf shutter]]. The camera shot 6x7 cm negatives on [[120 film]] or 220 film. Lens boards were available with f5.6/58mm, f3.5/90 mm, f3.5/135mm, or f4.5/180 mm lens pairs. | + | The '''Koni-Omegaflex''' was a [[TLR]] with exchangable lens board. Each lens board included a lens pair and a [[leaf shutter]]. The camera shot 6x7 cm negatives on [[120 film]] or 220 film. Lens boards were available with f5.6/58mm, f3.5/90 mm, f3.5/135mm, or f4.5/180 mm lens pairs. |
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* [http://dirapon.be/koniomega.html Koni Omegaflex M and comparison with Rapid Omega 100] on Dirapon website | * [http://dirapon.be/koniomega.html Koni Omegaflex M and comparison with Rapid Omega 100] on Dirapon website | ||
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Revision as of 14:20, 10 April 2011
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Koni-Omegaflex M with Hexanon 58mm f5.8 lens board and angle viewfinder, image by Dirk HR Spennemann |
The Koni-Omegaflex was a TLR with exchangable lens board. Each lens board included a lens pair and a leaf shutter. The camera shot 6x7 cm negatives on 120 film or 220 film. Lens boards were available with f5.6/58mm, f3.5/90 mm, f3.5/135mm, or f4.5/180 mm lens pairs.
See here for the serial numbers which allow to date the production of the unit.
Bibliography
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). P. 125.
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P. 539.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Item 2139.
Links
In English:
- Koni-Omegaflex M in Peter Lanczak's site about the Koni-Omega (also in German and French)
- Koni-Omegaflex M instruction manual at http://www.butkus.org
In french:
- Koni Omegaflex M and comparison with Rapid Omega 100 on Dirapon website