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| − | The '''Lyraflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR | + | ''See also the [[Lyra Flex (prewar)]].'' |
| + | The '''Lyraflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR made in the 1950s. It is attributed to [[Katsuma|Katsuma Kōgaku]] by various sources. However the lens markings and shutter names seem to indicate that the company was still named [[Fuji Kōgaku]] at the time it made the Lyraflex. | ||
| − | + | == Description == | |
| + | The Lyraflex is an ordinary TLR. The taking and viewing lenses are geared together for focusing. Film advance is by knob and is controlled by one red window in the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. | ||
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| + | == Versions == | ||
| + | {{McKeown}} says that there are two versions, both having a Terionar 80/3.5 lens: the early one with a Fujikō F shutter (B, 1–200) and the later one with a Fujikō P shutter (B, 1–200, synchronized).<REF> McKeown, p. 456, probably after Sugiyama. [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html This page at tlr-cameras.com] cites the book by Sugiyama and Naoi and says about the same.</REF> | ||
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| + | Pictures of two examples have been observed, both with an ASA bayonet synch and a self-timer.<REF> One is presented in [http://kans1948-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/restore47.html#lyraflex this page at Kan's Room], another has been observed in a Yahoo Japan auction. </REF> One of them is reported as having 1/200 top speed. No picture clearly shows the shutter name but the lens markings seem to be ''FUJIKOGAKU Terionar 1:3.5 f=80mm'' on the taking lens and ''LYRA Terionar 1:3.5 f=80mm'' on the viewing lens, only the taking lens having a serial number. The taking lens marking seems to indicate that the company had not yet changed its name to Katsuma Kōgaku and the viewing lens marking is similar to the marking observed on a postwar [[Lyra Six]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == | + | == Bibliography == |
* {{McKeown12}} P. 456. | * {{McKeown12}} P. 456. | ||
== 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] | + | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html Other Japanese 120 (6x6) TLRs] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com] (the cameras illustrated are prewar [[Lyra Flex]]) |
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
* [http://kans1948-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/restore47.html#lyraflex Lyraflex repair] at [http://kans1948-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Kan's Room] | * [http://kans1948-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/restore47.html#lyraflex Lyraflex repair] at [http://kans1948-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Kan's Room] | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 9 December 2006
See also the Lyra Flex (prewar). The Lyraflex is a Japanese 6×6 TLR made in the 1950s. It is attributed to Katsuma Kōgaku by various sources. However the lens markings and shutter names seem to indicate that the company was still named Fuji Kōgaku at the time it made the Lyraflex.
Contents
Description
The Lyraflex is an ordinary TLR. The taking and viewing lenses are geared together for focusing. Film advance is by knob and is controlled by one red window in the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover.
Versions
McKeown says that there are two versions, both having a Terionar 80/3.5 lens: the early one with a Fujikō F shutter (B, 1–200) and the later one with a Fujikō P shutter (B, 1–200, synchronized).[1]
Pictures of two examples have been observed, both with an ASA bayonet synch and a self-timer.[2] One of them is reported as having 1/200 top speed. No picture clearly shows the shutter name but the lens markings seem to be FUJIKOGAKU Terionar 1:3.5 f=80mm on the taking lens and LYRA Terionar 1:3.5 f=80mm on the viewing lens, only the taking lens having a serial number. The taking lens marking seems to indicate that the company had not yet changed its name to Katsuma Kōgaku and the viewing lens marking is similar to the marking observed on a postwar Lyra Six.
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, p. 456, probably after Sugiyama. This page at tlr-cameras.com cites the book by Sugiyama and Naoi and says about the same.
- ↑ One is presented in this page at Kan's Room, another has been observed in a Yahoo Japan auction.
Bibliography
- 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. 456.
Links
In English:
- Other Japanese 120 (6x6) TLRs at tlr-cameras.com (the cameras illustrated are prewar Lyra Flex)
In Japanese:
