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| − | [[Spartus]] of Chicago, Illinois, used the brand '''Spartaflex''' on a series of twin-lensed cameras for 2¼" square images on [[120 film]] | + | [[Spartus]] of Chicago, Illinois, used the brand '''Spartaflex''' on a series of twin-lensed cameras for 2¼" square images on [[120 film]]. |
| − | Features of these plastic camera include selectable apertures f7.7, f11, f16 and f22, a focusable taking lens, waist-level | + | Features of these plastic camera include selectable apertures f7.7, f11, f16 and f22, a focusable taking lens, and waist-level or sport finders. The [[flash sync]]hronized shutter offers "Instant" (approximately 1/60th sec.) or Time settings |
On most Spartaflexes, the viewing lens is gear-coupled to the taking lens, giving true [[TLR]] focusing. In some versions the viewing lens is fixed, and [[guess focus|scale focusing]] must be used (making the camera a [[pseudo TLR]], like the [[Spartus Super R-I]]). | On most Spartaflexes, the viewing lens is gear-coupled to the taking lens, giving true [[TLR]] focusing. In some versions the viewing lens is fixed, and [[guess focus|scale focusing]] must be used (making the camera a [[pseudo TLR]], like the [[Spartus Super R-I]]). | ||
Revision as of 16:26, 16 August 2011
Spartus of Chicago, Illinois, used the brand Spartaflex on a series of twin-lensed cameras for 2¼" square images on 120 film.
Features of these plastic camera include selectable apertures f7.7, f11, f16 and f22, a focusable taking lens, and waist-level or sport finders. The flash synchronized shutter offers "Instant" (approximately 1/60th sec.) or Time settings
On most Spartaflexes, the viewing lens is gear-coupled to the taking lens, giving true TLR focusing. In some versions the viewing lens is fixed, and scale focusing must be used (making the camera a pseudo TLR, like the Spartus Super R-I).
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| Pseudo TLR Spartaflex with flash image by John Kratz (Image rights) |
Links
- Spartaflex (true) Twin Lens Reflex manual at Michael Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
