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'''Rifax''' is the name given to a series of self-erecting folders made by [[Beier]] in the 1930's.  
 
'''Rifax''' is the name given to a series of self-erecting folders made by [[Beier]] in the 1930's.  
 
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.
 
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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== Bibliography ==
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* Dr.Höhn & Co. Düsseldorf (D), Alles für Photo, Dealers catalog 1938, pages 58 and 62.
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* {{McKeown12}} Page 120.
  
 
[[Category:German 6x6 rangefinder folding]]
 
[[Category:German 6x6 rangefinder folding]]
 
[[Category:German 6x9 rangefinder folding]]
 
[[Category:German 6x9 rangefinder folding]]
 
[[Category:Beier]]
 
[[Category:Beier]]

Revision as of 06:30, 3 August 2019

Rifax is the name given to a series of self-erecting folders made by Beier in the 1930's. 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.


Bibliography

  • Dr.Höhn & Co. Düsseldorf (D), Alles für Photo, Dealers catalog 1938, pages 58 and 62.
  • 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). Page 120.