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− | The '''Tengoflex''' (85/16) is a | + | The '''Tengoflex''' (85/16) is a [[Pseudo TLR]] camera that was made by [[Zeiss Ikon]] from 1941 till 1942<ref>{{McKeown12}}, page 1061</ref> 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.<br/> | ||
+ | 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 (actually 'B' shutter), selected by pull-tab, top left; | ||
+ | ** Shutter release at the top right (marked 'E'); | ||
+ | ** Cable-release socket at bottom of right side | ||
+ | * Double exposure prevention | ||
+ | * Dimensions HxDxW : 102x118x76 mm | ||
+ | * Weight: c.700 grams | ||
− | == | + | ==Notes== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
+ | == Bibliography == | ||
+ | * Zeiss Ikon brochure, Tusen och ett motiv, nr.445 30 Sv, Sweden, 1945, page 4. | ||
+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | *[http://elekm.net/pages/cameras/tengoflex.htm Zeiss Ikon Tengoflex] at [http://elekm.net/pages/cameras/ Mike Elek: Classic Cameras] | ||
+ | *[https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Zeiss-Ikon-Tengoflex-85-16/AI-30-34328 Tengoflex] offered as lot 407 of the [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Cameras/Past-Auctions/Auction-30/ 30th Westlicht Photographica Auction] (now Leitz Photographica Auction), 19 November 2016; several excellent pictures of the camera. | ||
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+ | [[Category:120 film]] | ||
[[Category:Zeiss Ikon AG]] | [[Category:Zeiss Ikon AG]] | ||
[[Category:T]] | [[Category:T]] | ||
[[Category:1941]] | [[Category:1941]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Pseudo TLR]] |
Latest revision as of 04:54, 10 March 2024
Zeiss Ikon Tengoflex image by M. Ottosson (Image rights) |
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.
Contents
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 (actually 'B' shutter), selected by pull-tab, top left;
- Shutter release at the top right (marked 'E');
- Cable-release socket at bottom of right side
- Double exposure prevention
- Dimensions HxDxW : 102x118x76 mm
- Weight: c.700 grams
Notes
- ↑ 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
- Tengoflex offered as lot 407 of the 30th Westlicht Photographica Auction (now Leitz Photographica Auction), 19 November 2016; several excellent pictures of the camera.