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It creates 6x6cm frames on [[120 film]].  
 
It creates 6x6cm frames on [[120 film]].  
  
The Tengoflex has 2 rigid lenses and could best be described as a [[Box camera]] in TLR style.<br/>
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The Tengoflex has 2 rigid lenses and can best be described as a [[Box camera]] in TLR style.<br/>
 
The viewfinder is of the [[Brilliant finder]] type.  
 
The viewfinder is of the [[Brilliant finder]] type.  
  
  
 
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==Specifications==
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* Taking lens : Zeiss Ikon Frontar, fixed focus, slide in lens element for close-ups (1 to 3 meter)
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* Diaphragm : Either 1:11 or 1:22
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* Viewing lens: ?
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* Shutter : Instant (1/25) and T, shutter release at the top, front
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* Double exposure prevention
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* Dimensions HxDxW : 102x118x76 mm
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* Weight: c.700 grams
  
  
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== Bibliography ==
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* Zeiss Ikon brochure, Tusen och ett motiv, nr.445 30 Sv, Sweden, 1945, page 4.
  
  

Revision as of 18:15, 16 July 2016

The Tengoflex (85/16) is a Pseudo TLR camera that was made by Zeiss Ikon from 1941 till 1942[1] in small quantities. Most of them were delivered to Sweden in 1944.

It creates 6x6cm frames on 120 film.

The Tengoflex has 2 rigid lenses and can best be described as a Box camera in TLR style.
The viewfinder is of the Brilliant finder type.


Specifications

  • Taking lens : Zeiss Ikon Frontar, fixed focus, slide in lens element for close-ups (1 to 3 meter)
  • Diaphragm : Either 1:11 or 1:22
  • Viewing lens: ?
  • Shutter : Instant (1/25) and T, shutter release at the top, front
  • Double exposure prevention
  • Dimensions HxDxW : 102x118x76 mm
  • Weight: c.700 grams


References

  1. 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 1061



Bibliography

  • Zeiss Ikon brochure, Tusen och ett motiv, nr.445 30 Sv, Sweden, 1945, page 4.


Links

Zeiss Ikon Tengoflex at Mike Elek: Classic Cameras