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''See also the 1937 [[Minoltaflex (I)]], the [[Minoltaflex wartime prototype]] and the postwar [[Minoltaflex II and III]].''
 
''See also the 1937 [[Minoltaflex (I)]], the [[Minoltaflex wartime prototype]] and the postwar [[Minoltaflex II and III]].''
  
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The '''Minoltaflex Automat''' (ミノルタフレックスオートマット, advertised in 1942) is a [[TLR]] (twin lens reflex) cameras for 120 film made by Chiyoda Kōgaku. It has a Crown II shutter and a Promar 7.5cm f/3.5 taking lens; film is wound by a crank and the shutter is self-cocking. The camera is marked "Minolta" and "Automat".
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The '''Minoltaflex Automat''' (ミノルタフレックスオートマット, advertised in 1942) is a 6×6cm [[TLR]] (twin lens reflex) camera for [[120 film]] made by Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (predecessor of [[Minolta]]).
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== Description ==
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The Minoltaflex Automat is an evolution of the earlier [[Minoltaflex (I)|Minoltaflex]], from which it retains the same body casting, viewfinder and front standard. Unlike the previous model, the camera has an advance crank on the photographer's right, winding the film and cocking the shutter in the same movement. It automatically stops for each exposure, and it is unlocked by tripping the release button. The frame number is displayed in a small round window on the same side.
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The L-shaped back is hinged at the top and retained by a latch at the bottom; the serial number is inscribed inside. The two film flanges placed on the photographer's left are pulled out for film loading, and the position of the first exposure is set via a red window, placed under the camera and protected by a sliding cover. After that, the exposure counter mechanism is engaged by a small button at the top of the right-hand side plate.
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The focus knob, similar to that of the [[Minoltaflex (I)|Minoltaflex]], has been moved to the photographer's left to leave space for the advance crank. It has a chrome finish with a black top, and runs along a black depth-of-field scale showing indications for 3.5, 8 and 16 apertures.
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The four-fold viewing hood with a built-in magnifying lens is the same as on the previous [[Minoltaflex (I)|Minoltaflex]], itself much inspired by that of the [[Ikoflex|Ikoflex II]]. The middle part of the hood has the shape of a truncated pyramid and a ''TIYOKO'' logo in the middle; it can be pushed back, revealing a sports finder. The words ''MINOLTA'' and ''AUTOMAT'' appear on the nameplate, placed in front of the viewing hood.
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The camera has a Crown II shutter and a Promar 7.5cm f/3.5 taking lens.
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==

Revision as of 19:21, 20 July 2008

Japanese 6×6 TLR
Prewar and wartime models (edit)
6×6cm Elmoflex | First Reflex | Kiko Flex | Lyra Flex | Minoltaflex | Minoltaflex Automat | Minoltaflex military prototype | Nōman Flex | Ostenflex | Prince Flex | Ricohflex (original) | Ricohflex B | Rollekonter | Roll-o-Frex | Rorter Ref | Rorterflex | Sakura-flex | Simpuflex | Starflex | Taroflex | Valflex | Yokusanflex
Postwar models and other TLR ->
Pseudo TLR and medium format SLR ->
Other Japanese 6×6, 4.5×6, 3×4 and 4×4 ->
This is a work in progress.

See also the 1937 Minoltaflex (I), the Minoltaflex wartime prototype and the postwar Minoltaflex II and III.

The Minoltaflex Automat (ミノルタフレックスオートマット, advertised in 1942) is a 6×6cm TLR (twin lens reflex) camera for 120 film made by Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (predecessor of Minolta).

Description

The Minoltaflex Automat is an evolution of the earlier Minoltaflex, from which it retains the same body casting, viewfinder and front standard. Unlike the previous model, the camera has an advance crank on the photographer's right, winding the film and cocking the shutter in the same movement. It automatically stops for each exposure, and it is unlocked by tripping the release button. The frame number is displayed in a small round window on the same side.

The L-shaped back is hinged at the top and retained by a latch at the bottom; the serial number is inscribed inside. The two film flanges placed on the photographer's left are pulled out for film loading, and the position of the first exposure is set via a red window, placed under the camera and protected by a sliding cover. After that, the exposure counter mechanism is engaged by a small button at the top of the right-hand side plate.

The focus knob, similar to that of the Minoltaflex, has been moved to the photographer's left to leave space for the advance crank. It has a chrome finish with a black top, and runs along a black depth-of-field scale showing indications for 3.5, 8 and 16 apertures.

The four-fold viewing hood with a built-in magnifying lens is the same as on the previous Minoltaflex, itself much inspired by that of the Ikoflex II. The middle part of the hood has the shape of a truncated pyramid and a TIYOKO logo in the middle; it can be pushed back, revealing a sports finder. The words MINOLTA and AUTOMAT appear on the nameplate, placed in front of the viewing hood.

The camera has a Crown II shutter and a Promar 7.5cm f/3.5 taking lens.

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