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| + | |image_text= Montiflex TLR | ||
| + | |image_by= Mikael Jeney | ||
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| + | ''Note: a different Montanus Montiflex which lacks the curved bevel above the viewing lens is a name variant of the [[Montanus Delmonta]].'' | ||
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The '''Montiflex''' is a 1956 [[TLR]] produced by Potthoff&Co (later [[Montanus|Montanus Kamerafabrik]]) in Solingen, West-Germany. The most unusual characteristic is the focusing magnifier stored in the bottom of the camera. In this same space an extra roll of film can be stored. | The '''Montiflex''' is a 1956 [[TLR]] produced by Potthoff&Co (later [[Montanus|Montanus Kamerafabrik]]) in Solingen, West-Germany. The most unusual characteristic is the focusing magnifier stored in the bottom of the camera. In this same space an extra roll of film can be stored. | ||
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It takes 6×6 pictures on [[120 film]]. Transporting the film does not cock the shutter; it has to be set manually on the taking lens. Lenses accept push-on filters only; there's no filter thred or bayonet. The camera has a flash contact under the taking lens. There is however, no flash shoe present on the body. | It takes 6×6 pictures on [[120 film]]. Transporting the film does not cock the shutter; it has to be set manually on the taking lens. Lenses accept push-on filters only; there's no filter thred or bayonet. The camera has a flash contact under the taking lens. There is however, no flash shoe present on the body. | ||
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== Variations == | == Variations == | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/thorpehamlet/5555739288/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
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| + | |image_text= Ultraflex name variant | ||
| + | |image_by= John-Henry Collinson | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
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* Variations with 80/2.8 Steinheil Cassar exist. | * Variations with 80/2.8 Steinheil Cassar exist. | ||
| − | + | * The '''Ultraflex''' is a name variant | |
| + | * A version was sold by [[Wirgin]] as the '''[[Edixa 6x6]]''' | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | * | + | * {{McKeown}} 1997/1998 p 328 |
| − | * article in | + | * article in ''Photo Deal'' IV 2003, a German language camera/photographica magazine. |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * a page dedicated to [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/German/Montanus.html Montanus cameras] and the Montiflex is among them. | + | * a page on [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ TLR cameras.com] dedicated to [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/German/Montanus.html Montanus cameras] and the Montiflex is among them. |
| + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/montiflex/montiflex.htm Montiflex 6x6 German/English manual] from OrphanCameras.com [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:36, 10 July 2019
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| Montiflex TLR image by Mikael Jeney (Image rights) |
Note: a different Montanus Montiflex which lacks the curved bevel above the viewing lens is a name variant of the Montanus Delmonta.
The Montiflex is a 1956 TLR produced by Potthoff&Co (later Montanus Kamerafabrik) in Solingen, West-Germany. The most unusual characteristic is the focusing magnifier stored in the bottom of the camera. In this same space an extra roll of film can be stored.
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Specs
Both the Montiflex's taking and viewing lenses are Plascanar 75/3.5 . It has a Prontor SVS shutter (b, 1-1/300s). Unlike other Montanus cameras, the Montiflex has an light value or LV scale on the taking lens. This system automatically changes the aperture when the speeds are changed.
It takes 6×6 pictures on 120 film. Transporting the film does not cock the shutter; it has to be set manually on the taking lens. Lenses accept push-on filters only; there's no filter thred or bayonet. The camera has a flash contact under the taking lens. There is however, no flash shoe present on the body.
Variations
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| Ultraflex name variant image by John-Henry Collinson (Image rights) |
- Variations with 80/2.8 Steinheil Cassar exist.
- The Ultraflex is a name variant
- A version was sold by Wirgin as the Edixa 6x6
Sources
- McKeown 1997/1998 p 328
- article in Photo Deal IV 2003, a German language camera/photographica magazine.
Links
- a page on TLR cameras.com dedicated to Montanus cameras and the Montiflex is among them.
- Montiflex 6x6 German/English manual from OrphanCameras.com [1]
