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The '''Rifax''' was a self-erecting folder with a coupled rangefinder.
 
 
There were two models of the Rifax.  One model was self-erecting, it came with a Trinar f/2.9 anastigmat lens in a [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter, with a coupled rangefinder.  The shutter was capable of speeds up to 1/400s.  The camera could take either 6x6 or 4.5x6 images on 120 film.
 
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The other model took 6x9 or 6x4.5 sized images, it also came with a coupled rangefinder. The lens was a Trinar f/3.8 in a Compur shutter.
 
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The Rifax is either of two self-erecting folders made by [[Beier]]. One model, for either 6x6 or 4.5x6 images on 120 film, has a Trinar f/2.9 anastigmat lens in rapid computer shutter, and has a coupled rangefinder. The Rapid Compur is capable of speeds up to 1/400s. The other camera takes 6x9 or 6x4.5 sized images, and also has a coupled rangefinder. Its lens is a Trinar f/3.8 in a Compur shutter.
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[[Category:German 6x6 rangefinder folding]]
 
[[Category:German 6x6 rangefinder folding]]
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[[Category:German 6x9 rangefinder folding]]
 
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[[Category:Beier]]

Revision as of 12:12, 15 October 2015

The Rifax is either of two self-erecting folders made by Beier. One model, for either 6x6 or 4.5x6 images on 120 film, has a Trinar f/2.9 anastigmat lens in rapid computer shutter, and has a coupled rangefinder. The Rapid Compur is capable of speeds up to 1/400s. The other camera takes 6x9 or 6x4.5 sized images, and also has a coupled rangefinder. Its lens is a Trinar f/3.8 in a Compur shutter.