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| − | The '''Selcaflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR camera. It was perhaps made by a company called [[Kyōwa]], as the markings on the camera seem to indicate.<REF> | + | {{NeedPhotos}} |
| + | The '''Selcaflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 [[TLR]] camera. It was perhaps made by a company called [[Kyōwa]], as the markings on the camera seem to indicate.<REF> In [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm this page] and [http://archive.is/rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_PIC.htm this page (archived)] at Japan Family Camera, the Selcaflex is attributed to "Kyōwa Kōgaku" (協和光学), but this is a mere guess. In one of the two pages, this hypothetical "Kyōwa Kōgaku" is confused with Kyōwa Kōki (協和光機), maker of the [[Flora Six]] and [[Kyowa Six]]. </REF> The company logo is not the same as that used by Kyōwa Kōki (maker of the [[Flora Six]] and [[Kyowa Six]]); this perhaps indicates that the Selcaflex was made by a different Kyōwa company. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The Selcaflex has externally geared lenses, with a focusing tab on the taking lens. There is a metal casing surrounding the two lenses, and the shutter release protrudes from this casing on the photographer's right. | The Selcaflex has externally geared lenses, with a focusing tab on the taking lens. There is a metal casing surrounding the two lenses, and the shutter release protrudes from this casing on the photographer's right. | ||
| − | The film advance is by a knob on the photographer's right and is controlled by a red window at the bottom of the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. There is a depth-of-field table on the back, above the red window. | + | The film advance is by a knob on the photographer's right and is controlled by a [[red window]] at the bottom of the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. There is a [[depth-of-field]] table on the back, above the red window. |
The viewing hood has a ''KSK'' logo on the front, and a loupe is hinged to its rear part. The name ''Selca flex'' is inscribed on a nameplate with a stepped border. | The viewing hood has a ''KSK'' logo on the front, and a loupe is hinged to its rear part. The name ''Selca flex'' is inscribed on a nameplate with a stepped border. | ||
| − | The lenses are Kyowa | + | The lenses are Kyowa Seltar 7.5cm f/3.5. The bezels are engraved ''SELTAR F:3.5 f=7.5cm Kyowa Co. No.xxxx''. The aperture scale is screwed to the front casing, under the taking lens, and has a ''KYOWA CAMERA WORKS'' marking. |
| − | The shutter is a Selca, gives B, 1–200 speeds, has a self-timer and a PC synch post.<REF> Selca name: [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm this page at Japan Family Camera]. </REF> | + | The shutter is a Selca, gives B, 1–200 speeds, has a [[self-timer]] and a PC [[flash sync|synch post]].<REF> Selca name: [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm this page at Japan Family Camera]. </REF> |
| − | The only surviving example observed so far is pictured [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm here] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_PIC.htm here] at Japan Family Camera, it is probably the same which is pictured [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hclaqa/hclaqa03.htm here at Asacame]. | + | The only surviving example observed so far is pictured [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm here] and [http://archive.is/rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_PIC.htm here (archived)] at Japan Family Camera, it is probably the same which is pictured [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hclaqa/hclaqa03.htm here at Asacame]. |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | The Selcaflex is not listed in {{ | + | The Selcaflex is not listed in {{SUG}} or in {{Kokusan}}. |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
| − | * Selcaflex: [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm first page], [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_PIC.htm second page] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_SPEC.htm specs] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/ Japan Family Camera] | + | * Selcaflex: [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm first page], [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_PIC.htm second page] and [http://web.archive.org/web/20040329153610/http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_SPEC.htm specs (archive.org)] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/ Japan Family Camera] |
* [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hclaqa/hclaqa03.htm Selcaflex] at [http://asacame.fc2web.com/ Asacame] | * [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hclaqa/hclaqa03.htm Selcaflex] at [http://asacame.fc2web.com/ Asacame] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | ||
[[Category: S]] | [[Category: S]] | ||
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The Selcaflex is a Japanese 6×6 TLR camera. It was perhaps made by a company called Kyōwa, as the markings on the camera seem to indicate.[1] The company logo is not the same as that used by Kyōwa Kōki (maker of the Flora Six and Kyowa Six); this perhaps indicates that the Selcaflex was made by a different Kyōwa company.
Contents
Description
The Selcaflex has externally geared lenses, with a focusing tab on the taking lens. There is a metal casing surrounding the two lenses, and the shutter release protrudes from this casing on the photographer's right.
The film advance is by a knob on the photographer's right and is controlled by a red window at the bottom of the back, protected by a vertically sliding cover. There is a depth-of-field table on the back, above the red window.
The viewing hood has a KSK logo on the front, and a loupe is hinged to its rear part. The name Selca flex is inscribed on a nameplate with a stepped border.
The lenses are Kyowa Seltar 7.5cm f/3.5. The bezels are engraved SELTAR F:3.5 f=7.5cm Kyowa Co. No.xxxx. The aperture scale is screwed to the front casing, under the taking lens, and has a KYOWA CAMERA WORKS marking.
The shutter is a Selca, gives B, 1–200 speeds, has a self-timer and a PC synch post.[2]
The only surviving example observed so far is pictured here and here (archived) at Japan Family Camera, it is probably the same which is pictured here at Asacame.
Notes
- ↑ In this page and this page (archived) at Japan Family Camera, the Selcaflex is attributed to "Kyōwa Kōgaku" (協和光学), but this is a mere guess. In one of the two pages, this hypothetical "Kyōwa Kōgaku" is confused with Kyōwa Kōki (協和光機), maker of the Flora Six and Kyowa Six.
- ↑ Selca name: this page at Japan Family Camera.
Bibliography
The Selcaflex is not listed in Sugiyama or in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
Links
In Japanese:
- Selcaflex: first page, second page and specs (archive.org) at Japan Family Camera
- Selcaflex at Asacame
