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+ | The '''Middl Flex''' is a [[TLR|twin-lens reflex]] camera for 6x6 cm pictures on 120 film, made by [[Otowa]] in Japan in about 1952.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p770.</ref> It has 8 cm f/3.5 Very Anastigmat taking and viewing lenses (the taking lens of the example pictures appears to be coated), and an OKS Middl shutter with speeds 1 - 1/200 second, plus 'B'. this is synchronised, with an ASA type contact. | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Lewis}} P. 82 (brief mention only, wrongly called Middleflex). | * {{Lewis}} P. 82 (brief mention only, wrongly called Middleflex). | ||
* {{Zukan}} Item 2179. | * {{Zukan}} Item 2179. | ||
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The Middl Flex is a twin-lens reflex camera for 6x6 cm pictures on 120 film, made by Otowa in Japan in about 1952.[1] It has 8 cm f/3.5 Very Anastigmat taking and viewing lenses (the taking lens of the example pictures appears to be coated), and an OKS Middl shutter with speeds 1 - 1/200 second, plus 'B'. this is synchronised, with an ASA type contact.
Notes
- ↑ 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). p770.
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. 82 (brief mention only, wrongly called Middleflex).
- 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 2179.