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== Reflekta and Reflekta I == | == Reflekta and Reflekta I == | ||
| − | Focusing is done by a lever under the taking lens. The framecounter is a small red window on the back of the camera. | + | Focusing is done by a lever under the taking lens. The framecounter is a small red window on the back of the camera. |
| + | Shutter release with a lever on the shutter, everset, cocking and releasing in one stroke. | ||
* Format : 12 images size 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]] | * Format : 12 images size 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]] | ||
* Known Lens/Shutter combinations : <br/> | * Known Lens/Shutter combinations : <br/> | ||
** Taking Lens : E.Ludwig Meritar f3.5 75mm (coated) in a [[Werner|GW]] Blitz I [[everset]] leaf shutter.<br/>Viewer Lens : E.Ludwig Meritar f3.5 75mm (coated) | ** Taking Lens : E.Ludwig Meritar f3.5 75mm (coated) in a [[Werner|GW]] Blitz I [[everset]] leaf shutter.<br/>Viewer Lens : E.Ludwig Meritar f3.5 75mm (coated) | ||
* Filter Size : ? | * Filter Size : ? | ||
| − | * Flash synchronisation : Socket on | + | * Flash synchronisation : Socket on front panel, X-synchronisation |
| − | * Selftimer : | + | * Selftimer : None |
| − | * Lighmeter system : | + | * Lighmeter system : None |
* Double exposure prevention : None | * Double exposure prevention : None | ||
* Sportsfinder : None | * Sportsfinder : None | ||
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* Dimensions WxHxD (hood folded) : ?x?x? mm | * Dimensions WxHxD (hood folded) : ?x?x? mm | ||
* Weight: ??? grams | * Weight: ??? grams | ||
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== Description and specs of the Reflekta II == | == Description and specs of the Reflekta II == | ||
| − | Focusing is done by a lever under the taking lens. The framecounter is a small red window on the back of the camera. | + | Focusing is done by a lever under the taking lens. The framecounter is a small red window on the back of the camera.<br/> |
| + | Shutter release with a knob on top of the body. | ||
| + | * Format : 12 images size 6 x 6 cm on [[120]] type [[rollfilm]] | ||
| + | * Known Lens/Shutter combinations : <br/> | ||
| + | ** Taking Lens : E.Ludwig Meritar f3.5 75mm (coated) in a [[Werner|GW]] Blitz I [[everset]] leaf shutter.<br/>Viewer Lens : E.Ludwig Meritar f3.5 75mm (coated) | ||
| + | * Filter Size : ? | ||
| + | * Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation | ||
| + | * Selftimer : Yes (Prontor-S) | ||
| + | * Lighmeter system : None | ||
| + | * Double exposure prevention : Yes | ||
| + | * Sportsfinder : Yes | ||
| + | * Color Leatherette : Black | ||
| + | * Dimensions WxHxD (hood folded) : ?x?x? mm | ||
| + | * Weight: ??? grams | ||
Four 75/3.5 lenses are reported: the Triotar and Trioplan by [[Meyer]], the Meritar by [[Ludwig]] and the Pololyt by [[ROW]]. Similarly, four different shutters are known on this camera; Cludor (B, 1–1/200s), Junior and Vebur (B, 1–1/250s), Prontor-SV (B, 1–1/300s). It uses 120 film. | Four 75/3.5 lenses are reported: the Triotar and Trioplan by [[Meyer]], the Meritar by [[Ludwig]] and the Pololyt by [[ROW]]. Similarly, four different shutters are known on this camera; Cludor (B, 1–1/200s), Junior and Vebur (B, 1–1/250s), Prontor-SV (B, 1–1/300s). It uses 120 film. | ||
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The Reflekta is a continuation of the Reflecta by Kamera-Werk Tharandt. The model name was spelled with a "k" from 1949 onwards. The Reflekta II is a version with double exposure prevention.
The production of the Reflekta and Reflekta II was taken over in 1950 by VEB Welta-Kamera-Werk, a merger of Welta and Kamera-Werk Tharandt.
The Reflekta was replaced by the Weltaflex in the mid-1950s.
Contents
Reflekta and Reflekta I
Focusing is done by a lever under the taking lens. The framecounter is a small red window on the back of the camera. Shutter release with a lever on the shutter, everset, cocking and releasing in one stroke.
- Format : 12 images size 6 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm
- Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
- Filter Size : ?
- Flash synchronisation : Socket on front panel, X-synchronisation
- Selftimer : None
- Lighmeter system : None
- Double exposure prevention : None
- Sportsfinder : None
- Color Leatherette : Black
- Dimensions WxHxD (hood folded) : ?x?x? mm
- Weight: ??? grams
Description and specs of the Reflekta II
Focusing is done by a lever under the taking lens. The framecounter is a small red window on the back of the camera.
Shutter release with a knob on top of the body.
- Format : 12 images size 6 x 6 cm on 120 type rollfilm
- Known Lens/Shutter combinations :
- Filter Size : ?
- Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter, X-synchronisation
- Selftimer : Yes (Prontor-S)
- Lighmeter system : None
- Double exposure prevention : Yes
- Sportsfinder : Yes
- Color Leatherette : Black
- Dimensions WxHxD (hood folded) : ?x?x? mm
- Weight: ??? grams
Four 75/3.5 lenses are reported: the Triotar and Trioplan by Meyer, the Meritar by Ludwig and the Pololyt by ROW. Similarly, four different shutters are known on this camera; Cludor (B, 1–1/200s), Junior and Vebur (B, 1–1/250s), Prontor-SV (B, 1–1/300s). It uses 120 film.
Name variants
The Flektar is an export version sold by Peerless.[1] The Superflex is another export version sold by Penn.[2]
Pictures
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| Welta Reflekta II (1950-1955) Pololyt 3.5/75 in Prontor-SV shutter image by Tomasz Zdankowski (Image rights) |
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| lens twins image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
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| VEB KW Tharandt Reflekta II (1949-1950) Meritar 3.5/75 in Velax shutter Note the KWT logo on the finder cover. image by Danipuntocom (Image rights) |
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| Welta Reflekta (1950-1951) Pololyt 3.5/75 in Blitz I shutter image by Andrys Stienstra (Image rights) |
Notes
Bibliography
- 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). Pp. 823–4, 984 and 993–4.
Links
In English:
- Reflekta II at The Camera Site
- VEB KW Tharandt Reflekta II at Daniel Jiménez's From the focal plane to infinity
- Richter and Welta TLR cameras at Barry Toogood's www.tlr-cameras.com
In German:
- Welta Reflekta II in Erik Fiss' photo website
- Welta Reflekta II at Tom Kurpjuweits' photo website
- Pages of Frank Gähler www.reflekta.de with Reflekta, Reflecta, Vitaflex, Trumpfreflex, Reflekta I, Reflekta II, Peerflekta II, Peerflekta V, Flektar, Wirgin TLR, in all Variations
In Polish:
- Reflekta II (Pololyt, Prontor-SV) at blog.zdankowski.com
