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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.auction2000.se/auk/w.Object?inC=WLPA&inA=5&inO=563 Makiflex] serial no. 303 SM (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, offered for sale at the [http://www.auction2000.se/auk/w.ObjectList?inSiteLang=&inC=WLPA&inA=5 fifth Westlicht Photographica Auction], on 29 May 2004.</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/ | + | 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.auction2000.se/auk/w.Object?inC=WLPA&inA=5&inO=563 Makiflex] serial no. 303 SM (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, offered for sale at the [http://www.auction2000.se/auk/w.ObjectList?inSiteLang=&inC=WLPA&inA=5 fifth Westlicht Photographica Auction], on 29 May 2004.</ref> [[Zeiss]] lenses are available as well as [[Schneider]] Xenar lenses in 150mm, 210mm and 360mm. Originally it was said that a 150mm lens (63mm equivalent in 35mm) was the shortest lens possible with infinity focus<ref>Photo Methods for Industry, Volume 13 (1970), p. 36</ref>. Later it has been shown that shorter remounted lenses from the [[Fuji GX680]] can be used with recessed lensboards, at least down to 100mm (43mm equivalent in 35mm)<ref>http://www.apug.org/forum/index.php?threads/plaubel-makiflex-standard.69178/page-12</ref>. It has a focal-plane shutter with speeds 4 - 1/500 second, plus 'B', with flash synch at 1/15 second. The low-cost Makiflex Standard edition is limited to shutter speeds from 1/8 - 1/125 second, plus 'B', with flash synch at 1/10 second<ref>Photo Methods for Industry, Volume 13 (1970), p. 36</ref>. It has rack-and-pinion bellows focusing. It uses a rotating back plate that can mount backs for roll film, sheet film and instant film. Standard american double cut-film holders are supported by the MX 1/538 adapter, producing a smaller image on standard 4x5 film. Waist-level and eye-level finders are available. |
| − | A simplified model, the '''Makiflex Standard''' was made a few years later; this model has fewer | + | A simplified model, the '''Makiflex Standard''' was made a few years later; this model has fewer 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. Originally it was said that a 150mm lens (63mm equivalent in 35mm) was the shortest lens possible with infinity focus[3]. Later it has been shown that shorter remounted lenses from the Fuji GX680 can be used with recessed lensboards, at least down to 100mm (43mm equivalent in 35mm)[4]. It has a focal-plane shutter with speeds 4 - 1/500 second, plus 'B', with flash synch at 1/15 second. The low-cost Makiflex Standard edition is limited to shutter speeds from 1/8 - 1/125 second, plus 'B', with flash synch at 1/10 second[5]. It has rack-and-pinion bellows focusing. It uses a rotating back plate that can mount backs for roll film, sheet film and instant film. Standard american double cut-film holders are supported by the MX 1/538 adapter, producing a smaller image on standard 4x5 film. Waist-level and eye-level finders are available.
A simplified model, the Makiflex Standard was made a few years later; this model has fewer shutter speeds, and does not stop down the lens automatically.[6]
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Notes
- ↑ Makiflex with 18 cm f/4.5 CZJ Tessar, sold at Christie's in London in September 1999.
- ↑ Makiflex serial no. 303 SM (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, offered for sale at the fifth Westlicht Photographica Auction, on 29 May 2004.
- ↑ Photo Methods for Industry, Volume 13 (1970), p. 36
- ↑ http://www.apug.org/forum/index.php?threads/plaubel-makiflex-standard.69178/page-12
- ↑ Photo Methods for Industry, Volume 13 (1970), p. 36
- ↑ 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.
