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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> The mention of Kyōwa Kōgaku (協和光学) in [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm this page] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_PIC.htm this page] at Japan Family Camera are mistakes: the maker of the [[Flora Six]] and [[Kyowa Six]] was called Kyōwa Kōki (協和光機), and it was certainly a different company. In particular the logos are not the same. </REF> | + | 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> The mention of Kyōwa Kōgaku (協和光学) in [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_SELCAFLEX.htm this page] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/SELCA_PIC.htm this page] at Japan Family Camera are mistakes: the maker of the [[Flora Six]] and [[Kyowa Six]] was called Kyōwa Kōki (協和光機), and it was certainly a different company. In particular the logos are not the same. </REF> |
== 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. | ||
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The lenses are Kyowa Selter 7.5cm f/3.5. The aperture scale is screwed to the front casing, under the taking lens, and it has a ''KYOWA CAMERA WORKS'' marking. | The lenses are Kyowa Selter 7.5cm f/3.5. The aperture scale is screwed to the front casing, under the taking lens, and it 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://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]. | ||
Revision as of 00:44, 30 July 2008
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]
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 Selter 7.5cm f/3.5. The aperture scale is screwed to the front casing, under the taking lens, and it 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 at Japan Family Camera, it is probably the same which is pictured here at Asacame.
Notes
- ↑ The mention of Kyōwa Kōgaku (協和光学) in this page and this page at Japan Family Camera are mistakes: the maker of the Flora Six and Kyowa Six was called Kyōwa Kōki (協和光機), and it was certainly a different company. In particular the logos are not the same.
- ↑ Selca name: this page at Japan Family Camera.
Bibliography
The Selcaflex is not listed in Sugiyama nor in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
Links
In Japanese:
- Selcaflex: first page, second page and specs at Japan Family Camera
- Selcaflex at Asacame
