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The '''Toyocaflex'''<REF> "Toyoca" is certainly the contraction of <u>Toyo</u>hashi — [[Tougodo]]'s hometown — and <u>Ca</u>mera. </REF> are Japanese 6×6 TLR cameras produced by [[Tougodo]] from early 1955. They are based on a [[Rolleicord]] and by consequence very similar to other Rolleicord-copy cameras, like the [[Yashica 6×6 TLR (crank advance)|Yashica-D]]. So similar in fact, that many Japanese TLR, such as the [[Starflex (postwar)|Starflex]]<REF> {{MK}}, p.902. </REF> or Skyflex<REF> http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00IHsW </REF> are considered to be rebadged versions of the Toyocaflex.
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The '''Toyocaflex'''<REF> "Toyoca" is certainly the contraction of <u>Toyo</u>hashi — [[Tougodo]]'s hometown — and <u>Ca</u>mera. </REF> is a Japanese 6×6 TLR camera produced by [[Tougodo]] from early 1955. It is based on the [[Rolleicord]] and so is very similar to other Rolleicord copies, like the [[Yashica 6×6 TLR (crank advance)|Yashica-D]]. So similar in fact, that many Japanese TLRs, such as the [[Starflex (postwar)|Starflex]]<REF> {{MK}}, p.902. </REF> and [[Skyflex]]<REF> [https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/137283-skyflex-tlr-aka-tougodo-toyocaflex/ Skyflex TLR topic] at the [https://www.photo.net/forums/ Photo.net Forums]</REF> are considered to be rebadged versions of the Toyocaflex.
  
 
== Versions and operation ==
 
== Versions and operation ==
  
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There seem to be at least two versions of this camera. The earlier one didn't have a bayonet mount.
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There seem to be at least two versions of the Toyocaflex. The earlier one lacks a bayonet mount for a filter or hood. The later one accepts bay I filters and accessories (like sun shades). Both have Tri-Lausar 8cm/3.5 lenses for both the taking and viewing lens. Tri-Lausars are three-element lenses made by [[Tomioka]]. They do not enjoy a great reputation on the web<REF> Peter Williams, "[https://web.archive.org/web/20080513174427/medfmt.8k.com/pw/yashica.html The New Yashica TLR FAQ]"; and "[https://web.archive.org/web/20080517113104/medfmt.8k.com/mf/yashicaa.html Yashica: A Twin-Lens Reflex Camera]"; both at Robert Monaghan's [https://web.archive.org/web/20080514203557/medfmt.8k.com/mf/index.html Medium-Format site (archived)]. Most of the arguments given however, seem to come down to a similarity in sound (in English) between Tri-''Lausar'' and ''lousy'': photographically not very convincing. </REF>.  
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The later one accepts bay I filters and accessories (like sun shades). Both have Tri-Lausar 8cm/3,5 lenses for both the taking and viewing lens. Tri-Lausars are (would you have guessed?) three element lenses made by [[Tomioka]]. They do not enjoy a great reputation on the web<REF> 1. http://www.williamsphotographic.com/yashica.html, 2. http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/yashicaa.html. Most of the arguments given however, seem to come down to a similarity in sound (in English) between Tri-''Lausar'' and ''lousy''. Photographically not very convincing. </REF>.  
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There is a focusing knob on the right side of the camera. The distance scale is in feet only, as was common for Japanese cameras and lenses of the period. Opposite the distance scale is a depth-of-field table. On that same right side is an winding knob that also advances a mechanical frame counter. The shutter is cocked by a lever at a 10 o'clock position.<REF> Or anyway on the later version; on the earlier version, the shutter is set by lever under the taking lens </REF>.
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There is a focusing knob on the right side of the camera. The distance scale is in feet only. This gives us a hint for which market it was intended. Opposite the distance scale is a depth-of-field table. On that same right side is an winding knob that also advances a mechanical frame counter. The shutter is cocked by a lever at a 10 o'clock position<REF> On the later version. On the earlier version, the shutter is set by lever under the taking lens </REF>.
 
  
 
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Speeds and aperture are set by levers. Speeds range from B, 1-1/300s on an unmarked shutter. Apertures can be set from F/3,5 to 22.
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Speeds and aperture are set by levers. Speeds range from B, 1-1/300s on an unmarked or Rectus shutter. Apertures can be set from f/3.5 to 22.
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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In English:
 
In English:
 
* [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/Tougodo.html Tougodo TLR cameras] at Barry Toogood's [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com]
 
* [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/Tougodo.html Tougodo TLR cameras] at Barry Toogood's [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com]
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* [http://westfordcomp.com/classics/skyflex/index.html Skyflex] at [http://westfordcomp.com/holga/index.html Westfordcomp]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081205033447/http://westfordcomp.com/classics/skyflex/index.html Skyflex] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20080515203308/http://westfordcomp.com/holga/index.html Westfordcomp] (archived)
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* [http://flickr.com/photos/kratz/2190141802/in/pool-camerapedia Skyflex] in flickr Camerapedia pool
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* [http://flickr.com/photos/kratz/2190141802/in/pool-camerawiki Skyflex] in flickr Camerawiki pool
 
In French:
 
In French:
 
* [http://35mm-compact.com/anciens/toyocaflex.htm Toyocaflex] in Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/ 35mm-compact.com]
 
* [http://35mm-compact.com/anciens/toyocaflex.htm Toyocaflex] in Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/ 35mm-compact.com]
 
* Toyocaflex in a [http://www.dirapon.be/TLR.html comparison of various TLRs], at [http://www.dirapon.be/index.html Pierre Dirapon's website]
 
* Toyocaflex in a [http://www.dirapon.be/TLR.html comparison of various TLRs], at [http://www.dirapon.be/index.html Pierre Dirapon's website]
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/tougodo/html/togoudo_toyocaflex.php Toyocaflex] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
 
 
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* [http://bin2001.hp.infoseek.co.jp/toyocaflex/toyocaflex.htm Toyocaflex IB] at [http://bin2001.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Doraku Oyaji no Kamera Koheya]
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20081205072920/http://bin2001.hp.infoseek.co.jp/toyocaflex/toyocaflex.htm Toyocaflex IB] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205072915/http://bin2001.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Doraku Oyaji no Kamera Koheya] (archive.org)
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* [http://www.geocities.jp/yastsuji/toyocaflex.html Toyocaflex II] at [http://www.geocities.jp/yastsuji/ Otowa no nigan-refu]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100504105236/http://www.geocities.jp/yastsuji/toyocaflex.html Toyocaflex II] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20180807105719/http://www.geocities.jp/yastsuji/ Otowa no nigan-refu] (archived)
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* [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/TOYOCA_2B_PIC.htm Toyocaflex IIB] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/TOYOCA_TL1_PIC.htm Toyocaflex TL-I] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera]
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* [http://aya3photo.sakura.ne.jp/aya-2/toyokaflex_ca.html Toyocaflex IIB] at [http://aya3photo.sakura.ne.jp/ Aya's Camera]
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* [http://aya-2.hp.infoseek.co.jp/toyokaflex_ca.html Toyocaflex IIB] at [http://aya-2.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Aya's Camera]
 
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* [http://www.kansmemo.com/index.php?ID=1580 Toyocaflex] in a post at [http://www.kansmemo.com/ Kan's Memo]
 
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* [http://www.ccc2000.net/Camera/Details.aspx?ID=3006 Toyocaflex] at [http://www.ccc2000.net/ www.ccc2000.net]
 
  
 
=== Repair notes ===
 
=== Repair notes ===
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* Skyflex/Toyocaflex shutter repair in a [http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00IHsW post at photo.net]
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* Skyflex/Toyocaflex shutter repair in a [https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/137283-skyflex-tlr-aka-tougodo-toyocaflex/ post at photo.net]
  
 
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]]
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[[Category:120 film]]
 
[[Category: Tougodo]]
 
[[Category: Tougodo]]
 
[[Category: T]]
 
[[Category: T]]
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[[Category:1955]]

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The Toyocaflex[1] is a Japanese 6×6 TLR camera produced by Tougodo from early 1955. It is based on the Rolleicord and so is very similar to other Rolleicord copies, like the Yashica-D. So similar in fact, that many Japanese TLRs, such as the Starflex[2] and Skyflex[3] are considered to be rebadged versions of the Toyocaflex.

Versions and operation

There seem to be at least two versions of the Toyocaflex. The earlier one lacks a bayonet mount for a filter or hood. The later one accepts bay I filters and accessories (like sun shades). Both have Tri-Lausar 8cm/3.5 lenses for both the taking and viewing lens. Tri-Lausars are three-element lenses made by Tomioka. They do not enjoy a great reputation on the web[4]. There is a focusing knob on the right side of the camera. The distance scale is in feet only, as was common for Japanese cameras and lenses of the period. Opposite the distance scale is a depth-of-field table. On that same right side is an winding knob that also advances a mechanical frame counter. The shutter is cocked by a lever at a 10 o'clock position.[5].

Speeds and aperture

Speeds and aperture are set by levers. Speeds range from B, 1-1/300s on an unmarked or Rectus shutter. Apertures can be set from f/3.5 to 22.

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Notes

  1. ↑ "Toyoca" is certainly the contraction of Toyohashi — Tougodo's hometown — and Camera.
  2. ↑ McKeown, p.902.
  3. ↑ Skyflex TLR topic at the Photo.net Forums
  4. ↑ Peter Williams, "The New Yashica TLR FAQ"; and "Yashica: A Twin-Lens Reflex Camera"; both at Robert Monaghan's Medium-Format site (archived). Most of the arguments given however, seem to come down to a similarity in sound (in English) between Tri-Lausar and lousy: photographically not very convincing.
  5. ↑ Or anyway on the later version; on the earlier version, the shutter is set by lever under the taking lens

Bibliography

  • Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Items 627–8 and 1389–91. (See also the advertisements for items 629–30
  • Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). P.88 (brief mention only, spelled "Toyokaflex I" by mistake).
  • 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). P.932.
  • Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Items 2269–72.
  • Watakushi no ni-gan-refu kamera-ten (私の二眼レフカメラ展, Exhibition of twin lens reflex cameras). Tokyo: JCII Camera Museum, 1992. (Exhibition catalogue, no ISBN number.) P. 31.

Links

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Repair notes

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