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The '''Oplenflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR, about which little is known. | The '''Oplenflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR, about which little is known. | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| + | Only two surviving examples of the Oplenflex TLR have been observed so far,<REF> Example pictured in this page, and example observed in an online auction. </REF> and the description is based on pictures of these. | ||
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| + | || ''Oplenflex, Oplenon Anastigmat 8.0cm f/3.5 taking lens no.4362,''<br>''Viewer Anastigmat 8.0cm f/3.2 viewing lens, Rektor shutter (B, 1–300).''<br>''Pictures by Johan Jansen. {{with permission}}'' | ||
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| + | The Oplenflex is a copy of the [[Rolleiflex]]. The front plate moves back and forth for focusing and is driven by a large knob on the photographer's left, with depth-of-field indications. The film is advanced by a crank on the right and there is a round exposure counter window at the top right. | ||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 11 February 2008
This is a work in progress.
The Oplenflex is a Japanese 6×6 TLR, about which little is known.
See also the Oplenflex-35, name variant of the Firstflex 35.
Description
Only two surviving examples of the Oplenflex TLR have been observed so far,[1] and the description is based on pictures of these.
  
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| Oplenflex, Oplenon Anastigmat 8.0cm f/3.5 taking lens no.4362, Viewer Anastigmat 8.0cm f/3.2 viewing lens, Rektor shutter (B, 1–300). Pictures by Johan Jansen. (Image rights) |
The Oplenflex is a copy of the Rolleiflex. The front plate moves back and forth for focusing and is driven by a large knob on the photographer's left, with depth-of-field indications. The film is advanced by a crank on the right and there is a round exposure counter window at the top right.
Bibliography
The Oplenflex is not listed in Sugiyama or in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
- ↑ Example pictured in this page, and example observed in an online auction.
