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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. | |
| − | + | == Description and specs of the Reflekta II == | |
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| − | == Description and specs == | ||
Focusing is done by a lever under the taking lens. The framecounter is a small red window on the back of the camera. The viewfinder is rather dim. | Focusing is done by a lever under the taking lens. The framecounter is a small red window on the back of the camera. The viewfinder is rather dim. | ||
Three possible 75/3.5 lenses are reported; Triotar, Trioplan and Meritar. All of them made by L.[[Meyer]] in Goerlitz. Similarly, three different shutters are known on this camera; Cludor (B, 1 - 1/200s), Junior or Vebur(B, 1 - 1/250s). | Three possible 75/3.5 lenses are reported; Triotar, Trioplan and Meritar. All of them made by L.[[Meyer]] in Goerlitz. Similarly, three different shutters are known on this camera; Cludor (B, 1 - 1/200s), Junior or Vebur(B, 1 - 1/250s). | ||
| − | == | + | == Name variants == |
| + | The '''Flektar''' is an export version sold by [[Peerless]].<REF> {{McKeown}}, p. 984. </REF> The '''Superflex''' is another export version sold by [[Penn]].<REF> {{McKeown}}, p. 994. </REF> | ||
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An export version of the Reflekta II was sold in the USA under the [[Wirgin]] label. Welta was an East-German company that probably could not export directly to the states. | An export version of the Reflekta II was sold in the USA under the [[Wirgin]] label. Welta was an East-German company that probably could not export directly to the states. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} Pp. 823–4, 984 and 993–4. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * | + | In English: |
| − | * | + | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/German/Richter-Welta.html Richter and Welta TLR cameras] at Barry Toogood's [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ www.tlr-cameras.com] |
| + | In German: | ||
| + | * [http://www.erikfiss.com/foto/cams/weltareflekta/ Welta Reflekta II] in [http://www.erikfiss.com/foto/index.html Erik Fiss' photo website] | ||
| + | * [http://tom.via.de/fotoseiten/default.asp?wohin=/Fotoseiten/museum/Welta_Reflekta_II/Welta_Reflekta_II.htm Welta Reflekta II] at [http://tom.via.de/fotoseiten/default.asp Tom Kurpjuweits' photo website] | ||
[[Category: 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: 6x6 TLR]] | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 14 April 2007
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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.
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. The viewfinder is rather dim. Three possible 75/3.5 lenses are reported; Triotar, Trioplan and Meritar. All of them made by L.Meyer in Goerlitz. Similarly, three different shutters are known on this camera; Cludor (B, 1 - 1/200s), Junior or Vebur(B, 1 - 1/250s).
Name variants
The Flektar is an export version sold by Peerless.[1] The Superflex is another export version sold by Penn.[2]
An export version of the Reflekta II was sold in the USA under the Wirgin label. Welta was an East-German company that probably could not export directly to the states.
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:
- Richter and Welta TLR cameras at Barry Toogood's www.tlr-cameras.com
In German:
