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| − | The '''Lyra Flex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR that was made by [[Fuji Kōgaku]] between 1938 and 1944. | + | The '''Lyra Flex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR that was made by [[Fuji Kōgaku]] between 1938 and 1944. The focusing knob is on the right when held by the photographer, and the whole front plate moves for focusing. There is automatic film advance, with a knob and an exposure counter. |
| − | The | + | == The Lyra Flex == |
| − | The '''Lyra Flex F''' and '''Lyra Flex J''' are offered between 1941 and 1944, respectively with a Fujikō F and a Fujikō J shutter | + | The '''original model''' is offered in 1938<REF> {{Showa10ad|Lyra Flex|299|March 1938|Ars Camera}} </REF> and 1939<REF> Advertisements mentioned by {{Kokusan}}. </REF>, with a Fujikō A shutter (T, B, 1–300), a Goldar<REF> Inferred from the ''katakana'' ゴルダー. </REF> 75/3.5 four element taking lens and a Terionar 75/3.2 viewing lens, for ¥190. The shutter release is on the right hand plate. The name plate is written ''Lyra Flex'', with another marking underneath, that perhaps begins with ''Fuji Kōgaku'', and the shutter plate is black with a ''FUJIKō'' marking at the top. There is probably a sports finder. The viewing hood shows a cross-like structure with the ''FUJI KŌGAKU'' logo at the center. |
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| + | It seems that it also exists with a Terionar 75/3.5 lens<REF> {{Kokusan}} mentions that such an example is shown in the book by Sugiyama and Naoi. </REF>. | ||
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| + | == The Lyra Flex F and J == | ||
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| + | The '''Lyra Flex F''' and '''Lyra Flex J''' are offered between 1941 and 1944. The shutter release is now at the bottom of the front plate, falling under the left hand fingers. The nameplate is different, marked ''LYRA FLEX'' in uppercase letters. | ||
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| + | The Lyra Flex F and Lyra Flex J are equipped respectively with a Fujikō F and a Fujikō J shutter. Both shutters have T, B, 1–200 speeds, but the J has a selftimer. It seems to be the only difference between the two models. The shutter plate is sometimes black with white markings and sometimes yellowish with black markings. It is written ''FUJIKō'' at the top (in two parts: ''FUJ'' and ''IKō'', with an arrow between both), and ''FUJIKōGAKU'' at the bottom. | ||
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| + | The Lyra Flex F cost ¥230 in 1941 and the Lyra Flex J cost ¥252 in 1941 and ¥289 in 1942. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
In English: | In English: | ||
| − | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html Other Japanese 120 (6x6) TLRs] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com], with a Lyra Flex F, identified as a Lyra Flex J. | + | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html Other Japanese 120 (6x6) TLRs] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com], with a Lyra Flex F, identified as a Lyra Flex J. On [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/Lyraflex.html the page with the bigger pictures], there is also an original Lyra Flex, identified as a Lyra Flex F. |
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
* [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/LYRA_PIC.htm Lyra Flex F] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera] | * [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/LYRA_PIC.htm Lyra Flex F] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera] | ||
Revision as of 14:20, 26 July 2006
The Lyra Flex is a Japanese 6×6 TLR that was made by Fuji Kōgaku between 1938 and 1944. The focusing knob is on the right when held by the photographer, and the whole front plate moves for focusing. There is automatic film advance, with a knob and an exposure counter.
The Lyra Flex
The original model is offered in 1938[1] and 1939[2], with a Fujikō A shutter (T, B, 1–300), a Goldar[3] 75/3.5 four element taking lens and a Terionar 75/3.2 viewing lens, for ¥190. The shutter release is on the right hand plate. The name plate is written Lyra Flex, with another marking underneath, that perhaps begins with Fuji Kōgaku, and the shutter plate is black with a FUJIKō marking at the top. There is probably a sports finder. The viewing hood shows a cross-like structure with the FUJI KŌGAKU logo at the center.
It seems that it also exists with a Terionar 75/3.5 lens[4].
The Lyra Flex F and J
The Lyra Flex F and Lyra Flex J are offered between 1941 and 1944. The shutter release is now at the bottom of the front plate, falling under the left hand fingers. The nameplate is different, marked LYRA FLEX in uppercase letters.
The Lyra Flex F and Lyra Flex J are equipped respectively with a Fujikō F and a Fujikō J shutter. Both shutters have T, B, 1–200 speeds, but the J has a selftimer. It seems to be the only difference between the two models. The shutter plate is sometimes black with white markings and sometimes yellowish with black markings. It is written FUJIKō at the top (in two parts: FUJ and IKō, with an arrow between both), and FUJIKōGAKU at the bottom.
The Lyra Flex F cost ¥230 in 1941 and the Lyra Flex J cost ¥252 in 1941 and ¥289 in 1942.
Notes
- ↑ Advertisement for the Lyra Flex, published in the March 1938 issue of Ars Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 299.
- ↑ Advertisements mentioned by Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
- ↑ Inferred from the katakana ゴルダー.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi mentions that such an example is shown in the book by Sugiyama and Naoi.
Printed bibliography
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Items 299–301 and 303.
Links
In English:
- Other Japanese 120 (6x6) TLRs at tlr-cameras.com, with a Lyra Flex F, identified as a Lyra Flex J. On the page with the bigger pictures, there is also an original Lyra Flex, identified as a Lyra Flex F.
In Japanese:
