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+ | The '''Malkaflex''' is a [[TLR]] camera for 6x6 cm pictures on 120 film, made by [[Musashi]] from about 1952. The examples seen have a Horinor 7.5 cm f/3.5 anastigmat, and a TKS shutter with speeds 1 - 1/200 second. They have a focus knob on the left side. | ||
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+ | ''TLR-Cameras.com'' shows a Malcaflex, which has the shutter release on the bottom right of the lens panel, and a [[PC socket]] on the front left.<ref name=TLR>[http://www.tlr-cameras.com/japanese/slides/Malcaflex.html Malcaflex] and [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/japanese/slides/Malcaflex%20II.html Malcaflex II] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ TLR-Cameras.com].</ref> The camera has a window (presumably a frame-counter) on the left side, suggesting auto-stop film advance. The site also shows a '''Malcaflex II''' (the name plate still reads 'Malcaflex'), with the shutter release positioned for the ''left'' index finger. There is a swiveling cable-release adapter next to the button. This camera does not have the frame-counter window. An advertisement from 1954 shows the same camera.<ref>[http://blog.livedoor.jp/united3arrows/archives/51212433.html Advertisement for the Malcaflex] dated 1954, reproduced at [http://blog.livedoor.jp/united3arrows/ Shashin-Bako].</ref> | ||
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* [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/malca/malca000.html Malcaflex I] in [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/index.html Neco's camera collection] | * [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/malca/malca000.html Malcaflex I] in [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/index.html Neco's camera collection] | ||
* [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/MALCA_2_PIC.htm Malcaflex II] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/ Japan Family Camera] | * [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/MALCA_2_PIC.htm Malcaflex II] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/ Japan Family Camera] | ||
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− | * [http://www.ccc2000.net/Camera/Details.aspx?ID=2963 Malcaflex I] and [http://www.ccc2000.net/Camera/Details.aspx?ID=2964 Malcaflex II] at [http://www.ccc2000.net/camera/ www.ccc2000.net] | + | * [http://www.ccc2000.net/Camera/Details.aspx?ID=2963 Malcaflex I] and [http://www.ccc2000.net/Camera/Details.aspx?ID=2964 Malcaflex II] at [http://www.ccc2000.net/camera/ www.ccc2000.net] --> |
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:28, 29 September 2014
The Malkaflex is a TLR camera for 6x6 cm pictures on 120 film, made by Musashi from about 1952. The examples seen have a Horinor 7.5 cm f/3.5 anastigmat, and a TKS shutter with speeds 1 - 1/200 second. They have a focus knob on the left side.
TLR-Cameras.com shows a Malcaflex, which has the shutter release on the bottom right of the lens panel, and a PC socket on the front left.[1] The camera has a window (presumably a frame-counter) on the left side, suggesting auto-stop film advance. The site also shows a Malcaflex II (the name plate still reads 'Malcaflex'), with the shutter release positioned for the left index finger. There is a swiveling cable-release adapter next to the button. This camera does not have the frame-counter window. An advertisement from 1954 shows the same camera.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Malcaflex and Malcaflex II at TLR-Cameras.com.
- ↑ Advertisement for the Malcaflex dated 1954, reproduced at Shashin-Bako.
Bibliography
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). P.80 (brief mention only).
- 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.705.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Item 2151.
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