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Some sources say that the two models were modified in 1937 with auto-stop film advance, and renamed '''Ia''' and '''IIa'''.<REF> {{MK}}, p.472. </REF> A simplified '''Reflex-Korelle B''' was sold at the same period, with separate shutter winding and film advance, and with no eye-level finder.<REF> {{MK}}, p.472, Matanle, pp.215–6. </REF> | Some sources say that the two models were modified in 1937 with auto-stop film advance, and renamed '''Ia''' and '''IIa'''.<REF> {{MK}}, p.472. </REF> A simplified '''Reflex-Korelle B''' was sold at the same period, with separate shutter winding and film advance, and with no eye-level finder.<REF> {{MK}}, p.472, Matanle, pp.215–6. </REF> | ||
− | A new edition of the '''Reflex-Korelle II''' appeared in 1939 with a chrome finished top plate, replacing the IIa.<REF> {{MK}}, p.472. </REF> The '''Reflex-Korelle III''', released the same year, has chrome plating on the front plate and viewing hood, redesigned controls and speeds from 2s to 1/1000. It introduced a large-diameter bayonet mount, which was also fitted on some examples of the model II.<REF> {{MK}}, p.472. </REF> | + | A new edition of the '''Reflex-Korelle II''' appeared in 1939 with a chrome finished top plate, replacing the IIa.<REF> {{MK}}, p.472. </REF> The '''Reflex-Korelle III''', released the same year, has chrome plating on the front plate and viewing hood, redesigned controls and speeds from 2s to 1/1000. It introduced a large-diameter bayonet mount, which was also fitted on some examples of the model II.<REF> {{MK}}, p.472. </REF> Korelle-Werk G.H. Brandtmann continued development of the camera during the War, and announced plans for a model (the '''Elektro-Korelle''' according to McKeown) incorporating an internal coupled light meter.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=1&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19440218&CC=FR&NR=890808A&KC=A French Patent 890808A] of 1944, by Korelle-Werk G.H. Brandtmann of Germany, for a reflex camera incorporating a lightmeter, at [http://worldwide.espacenet.com/?locale=en_EP Espacenet], the patent search facility of the [http://www.european-patent-office.org/ European Patent Office].</ref> This camera was never produced. |
After World War II, production of the camera was resumed in 1947 by Korelle-Werk, nationalized as VEB WEFO in 1948.<REF> [http://www.retrography.com/kochmann.htm Reflex-Korelle] at retrography.com. </REF> The '''Meister-Korelle''' is a redesigned model, sold in the USA as the '''Master Reflex'''. It has yet another lens mount, with a large diameter screw thread. WEFO was merged into [[Welta]] in 1951, and the production of the camera lasted until 1952.<REF> {{MK}}, p.983. </REF> | After World War II, production of the camera was resumed in 1947 by Korelle-Werk, nationalized as VEB WEFO in 1948.<REF> [http://www.retrography.com/kochmann.htm Reflex-Korelle] at retrography.com. </REF> The '''Meister-Korelle''' is a redesigned model, sold in the USA as the '''Master Reflex'''. It has yet another lens mount, with a large diameter screw thread. WEFO was merged into [[Welta]] in 1951, and the production of the camera lasted until 1952.<REF> {{MK}}, p.983. </REF> |
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The Reflex-Korelle is a reflex camera made by Franz Kochmann, later Korelle-Werk, Dresden. It is one of the earliest 6×6cm SLRs. The Meister-Korelle is a postwar developement, also sold as the Master Reflex.
Copies of the Reflex-Korelle were made in various countries, for example the British Agiflex or the Japanese Reflex Beauty.
Contents
General description
The camera takes 6×6cm exposures on 120 film. It has a focal plane shutter with horizontally running cloth curtains. There is a fixed waist-level viewfinder on top, with a matte screen and a magnifier. The viewing hood has an additional folding frame finder at the top. The camera is focused by turning the lens helicoid. It has a fine thread 41mm lens mount.
Evolution
The original Reflex-Korelle was introduced in 1935. Very early cameras were made with B, 1/10 – 1/1000 speeds, but this was quickly changed to B, 1/25 – 1/500.[1] The lens mount is a simple screw thread with 40.5mm diameter.[2]
The Reflex-Korelle II, launched in 1936, has the addition of slow speed dial providing 1/20 to 2sec. and a self-timer.[3] After the introduction of model II, the original model without slow speeds was renamed Reflex-Korelle I.[4]
Some sources say that the two models were modified in 1937 with auto-stop film advance, and renamed Ia and IIa.[5] A simplified Reflex-Korelle B was sold at the same period, with separate shutter winding and film advance, and with no eye-level finder.[6]
A new edition of the Reflex-Korelle II appeared in 1939 with a chrome finished top plate, replacing the IIa.[7] The Reflex-Korelle III, released the same year, has chrome plating on the front plate and viewing hood, redesigned controls and speeds from 2s to 1/1000. It introduced a large-diameter bayonet mount, which was also fitted on some examples of the model II.[8] Korelle-Werk G.H. Brandtmann continued development of the camera during the War, and announced plans for a model (the Elektro-Korelle according to McKeown) incorporating an internal coupled light meter.[9] This camera was never produced.
After World War II, production of the camera was resumed in 1947 by Korelle-Werk, nationalized as VEB WEFO in 1948.[10] The Meister-Korelle is a redesigned model, sold in the USA as the Master Reflex. It has yet another lens mount, with a large diameter screw thread. WEFO was merged into Welta in 1951, and the production of the camera lasted until 1952.[11]
Available lenses
Small thread mount
Incomplete list:
- Carl Zeiss Tessar 7.5cm f/2.8
- Carl Zeiss Tessar 8cm f/2.8
- Schneider Xenar 7.5cm f/2.8
- Schneider Radionar 7.5cm f/2.9
- Schneider Radionar 7.5cm f/3.5
- Steinheil Cassar 8cm f/3.5
Bayonet mount
For the Reflex-Korelle III.
Large thread mount
For the Meister-Korelle and Master Reflex:
- Meyer Primotar 85mm f/3.5
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, p.471. The revised version is called the "IA" in Matanle, p.215.
- ↑ Matanle, p.215.
- ↑ McKeown, p.471. This is called the "IIA" in Matanle, p.215.
- ↑ McKeown, p.472.
- ↑ McKeown, p.472.
- ↑ McKeown, p.472, Matanle, pp.215–6.
- ↑ McKeown, p.472.
- ↑ McKeown, p.472.
- ↑ French Patent 890808A of 1944, by Korelle-Werk G.H. Brandtmann of Germany, for a reflex camera incorporating a lightmeter, at Espacenet, the patent search facility of the European Patent Office.
- ↑ Reflex-Korelle at retrography.com.
- ↑ McKeown, p.983.
Bibliography
- Matanle, Ivor. Collecting and Using Classic SLRs. London: Thames & Hudson, 1996. ISBN 0-500-01726-3. Pp.215–6.
- 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.471–2 and 983.
Links
In English:
- Reflex-Korelle section on Retrography.com by Simon Simonsen, Denmark
- Reflex-Korelle at Cosmonet's Classic Camera
- Reflex-Korelle at medfmt
- Reflex Korelle leaflet at Marriott World
- Korelle instruction manual @ www.orphancameras.com
- Reflex-Korelle listed at number 19 in Jason Schneider's Top 20 Cameras Of All-Time on Shutterbug.
In French:
In Italian: