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| − | The '''Lyraflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR that was made in the 1950s. 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 | + | The '''Lyraflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR that was made in the 1950s by [[Katsuma|Katsuma Kōgaku]]. 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. |
| − | + | According to {{McKeown}}, there are two versions, both with Terionar 80/3.5 lens<REF> Partly confirmed by [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html this page at tlr-cameras.com], that cites the book by Sugiyama and Naoi.</REF>. The early one has a Fujikō F shutter (B, 1–200<REF> Top speed confirmed by [http://kans1948-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/restore47.html#lyraflex this page at Kan's Room]. </REF>) and the later one has a Fujikō P shutter with added synchronization<REF> The example presented in [http://kans1948-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/restore47.html#lyraflex this page at Kan's Room] is synchronized. </REF>. | |
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| + | == Notes == | ||
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| + | == Printed bibliography == | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} P. 456. | ||
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Revision as of 16:30, 26 July 2006
The Lyraflex is a Japanese 6×6 TLR that was made in the 1950s by Katsuma Kōgaku. 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.
According to McKeown, there are two versions, both with Terionar 80/3.5 lens[1]. The early one has a Fujikō F shutter (B, 1–200[2]) and the later one has a Fujikō P shutter with added synchronization[3].
Notes
- ↑ Partly confirmed by this page at tlr-cameras.com, that cites the book by Sugiyama and Naoi.
- ↑ Top speed confirmed by this page at Kan's Room.
- ↑ The example presented in this page at Kan's Room is synchronized.
Printed 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:
