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| − | The '''Makiflex''' is a 9x9 cm, interchangeable lens [[SLR]] camera made by [[Plaubel]] in 1961.<ref name=C>[http://www.christies.com/lotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=1554615 Makiflex] with 18 cm f/4.5 CZJ Tessar, sold at [http://www.christies.com/ Christie's] in London in September 1999.</ref><ref name=W>[http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=20039&_ssl=off#20039 Makiflex] (or perhaps a Makiflex Standard; this example seems to lack one of the dial controls of the camera at Christie's), with lenses on standard and extended lens-plates, sold at the [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=18895&acat=18895&offset=1&lang=3 May 2004 Westlicht Photographica Auction].</ref> | + | The '''Makiflex''' is a 9x9 cm, interchangeable lens [[SLR]] camera made by [[Plaubel]] in 1961.<ref name=C>[http://www.christies.com/lotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=1554615 Makiflex] with 18 cm f/4.5 CZJ Tessar, sold at [http://www.christies.com/ Christie's] in London in September 1999.</ref><ref name=W>[http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?f=popup&id=20039&_ssl=off#20039 Makiflex] (or perhaps a Makiflex Standard; this example seems to lack one of the dial controls of the camera at Christie's), with lenses on standard and extended lens-plates, sold at the [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=18895&acat=18895&offset=1&lang=3 May 2004 Westlicht Photographica Auction].</ref> [[Zeiss]] lenses are available as well as [[Schneider]] Xenar lenses in 150mm, 210mm and 360mm. It has a focal-plane shutter with speeds 4 - 1/400 second, plus 'B'. It has rack-and-pinion bellows focusing. It uses a rotating back plate that can mount roll film, sheet film as well as instant film backs. Waist level and eye level finder are available. |
A simplified model, the '''Makiflex Standard''' was made a few years later; this model has fewer slow shutter speeds, and does not stop down the lens automatically.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}}, p787.</ref> | A simplified model, the '''Makiflex Standard''' was made a few years later; this model has fewer slow shutter speeds, and does not stop down the lens automatically.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}}, p787.</ref> | ||
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The Makiflex is a 9x9 cm, interchangeable lens SLR camera made by Plaubel in 1961.[1][2] Zeiss lenses are available as well as Schneider Xenar lenses in 150mm, 210mm and 360mm. It has a focal-plane shutter with speeds 4 - 1/400 second, plus 'B'. It has rack-and-pinion bellows focusing. It uses a rotating back plate that can mount roll film, sheet film as well as instant film backs. Waist level and eye level finder are available.
A simplified model, the Makiflex Standard was made a few years later; this model has fewer slow shutter speeds, and does not stop down the lens automatically.[3]
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Notes
- ↑ Makiflex with 18 cm f/4.5 CZJ Tessar, sold at Christie's in London in September 1999.
- ↑ Makiflex (or perhaps a Makiflex Standard; this example seems to lack one of the dial controls of the camera at Christie's), with lenses on standard and extended lens-plates, sold at the May 2004 Westlicht Photographica Auction.
- ↑ 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)., p787.
