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There seem to be at least two versions of this camera. The earlier one didn't have a bayonet mount. | There seem to be at least two versions of this camera. The earlier one didn't have a bayonet mount. | ||
| − | 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''. | + | 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>. |
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>. | 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>. | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 11 May 2007
The c1954 Toyocaflex was produced by Tougodo Optical, Japan. This 6×6 TLR is based on a Rolleicord and by consequence very similar to other Rolleicord-copy cameras, like the Yashica D, Starflex and the Skyflex. So similar in fact, that the Starflex,[1] Skyflex[2] and Toyocaflex are considered to be rebadged versions of the same camera.
Versions and operation
There seem to be at least two versions of this camera. The earlier one didn't have a bayonet mount. 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[3]. 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[4].
Speeds and aperture
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.
Notes
- ↑ McKeown's Priceguide to antique and classic cameras 1997/1998 p 403
- ↑ http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00IHsW
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ On the later version. On the earlier version, the shutter is set by lever under the taking lens
Links
General links
In English:
- Tougodo TLR cameras at Barry Toogood's tlr-cameras.com
In French:
- Toyocaflex in Lionel's 35mm-compact.com
- Toyocaflex in a comparison of various TLRs, at Pierre Dirapon's website
In Japanese:
- Toyocaflex IB at Doraku Oyaji no Kamera Koheya
- Toyocaflex II at Otowa no ni-kan refu
- Toyocaflex IIB and Toyocaflex TL-I at Japan Family Camera
- Toyocaflex IIB at Aya's Camera
Repair notes
- Skyflex/Toyocaflex shutter repair in a post at photo.net
