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| − | The '''Tsubasaflex''' or '''Tubasaflex'''<REF> These are merely alternative romanizations of the ''katakana'' ツバサフレックス. To the ears of English speakers the name starts with a "ts" rather than a simple "t" sound. </REF> is a Japanese 6×6 TLR made in 1951 by the company [[Kigawa|Kigawa Kōgaku]]. | + | The '''Tsubasaflex''' or '''Tubasaflex'''<REF> These are merely alternative romanizations of the ''katakana'' ツバサフレックス. To the ears of English speakers the name starts with a "ts" rather than a simple "t" sound. </REF> is a Japanese 6 |
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| − | It is a simple TLR with a boxy shape and geared lenses for focusing. It is equipped with a loupe and a synchronized shutter. There is an advance knob on the right hand side, and a red window in the back near the bottom, protected by a vertically sliding cover. It is said that the Tsubasaflex is a copy of the [[Ricohflex|Ricohflex IIIB]]<REF> According to Japan Family Camera and Oozusi's website (see the links). </REF>.
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| − | It is advertised in March 1951<REF> {{Showa10ad|[[Tsubasa Semi|Tsubasa Semi I, II]] and Tsubasaflex|608|March 1951|[[Ars Camera]]}} </REF> with a Tsubasa 80/3.5 coated lens and T, B, 25, 50, 100, 150 shutter speeds. The name plate is black with a thick chrome frame and ''Tsubasaflex'' written in lowercase chrome letters.
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| − | In advertisements dated May<REF> {{Showa10ad|[[Tsubasa Semi|Tsubasa Semi I, II, III]] and Tubasaflex Junior I, II, III|608|May 1951|[[Photo Art]]}} </REF> and June<REF> {{Showa10ad|[[Tsubasa Semi|Tsubasa Semi I, II, III]] and Tsubasaflex Junior I, II, III|607|June 1951|Photo Art}} </REF>, the name plate is now written ''Tubasaflex'' in lowercase and ''JUNIOR'' in small uppercase letters, and the surrounding chrome frame is finer. The lens is still a 80/3.5 but no name is given. Three variants of the '''Tubasaflex Junior''' are offered:
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| − | * '''Model I''' with T, B, 25–150 speeds;
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| − | * '''Model II''' with B, 10–200 speeds;
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| − | * '''Model III''' with B, 1–200 speeds and self-timer.
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| − | [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/TUBASA_J_PIC.htm This page at Japan Family Camera] and {{McKeown}} both present a Model I, and [http://oozusi.hp.infoseek.co.jp/page017.html this page at Oozusi's Ricohflex website] presents a Model II. In the three cases, the lens is called Tsubasa Anastigmat.
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| − | In an advertisement dated November<REF> {{Showa10ad|[[Tsubasa Semi|Tsubasa Semi I, II]] and Tubasaflex I, II|607 and item 608|November 1951|Ars Camera}} </REF>, some changes are visible. A button has appeared on the right hand side plate, it is probably the body release that is mentioned by the advertisement. The strap lugs are different. There is a decorative metal plate covering nearly all the front of the body, shaped to look like a movable (focusing) front plate. The name plate is now all metal with ''TUBASAFLEX'' written in uppercase black letters, and the ''JUNIOR'' marking has disappeared. Two versions of the '''Tubasaflex''' are offered, both with a Bessel 75/3.5 coated lens:
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| − | * '''Model I''' with B, 10–200 speeds;
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| − | * '''Model II''' with B, 1–200 speeds and self-timer.
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| − | A model I has been observed at a Yahoo Japan auction but the lenses were Tsubasa Anastigmat 80mm f:3.5.
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| − | Some version of the Tubasaflex has also been reported with a lens named Lause.
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| − | This camera is succeeded in 1952 by the [[Graceflex]].
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| − | == Notes ==
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| − | == Bibliography ==
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| − | * {{Showa10}} Items 606–8.
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| − | * {{Lewis}} P. 75 (brief mention only).
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| − | == Links ==
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| − | In English:
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| − | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/index.html Other Japanese 120 (6×6) TLRs] at [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com]
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| − | In Japanese:
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| − | * [http://oozusi.hp.infoseek.co.jp/page017.html Tubasaflex Junior and Silverflex] at [http://oozusi.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Oozusi's Ricohflex website]
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| − | * [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/TUBASA_J_PIC.htm Tubasaflex Junior] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/TUBASA_SPEC.htm specs table] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera]
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| − | * [http://www.k5.dion.ne.jp/~tlr/syu-hen/syu-hen-hanyou.html A Bayonet 1 lens hood marked Tubasa] at the [http://www.k5.dion.ne.jp/~tlr/index.html TLR milestone site]
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| − | * [http://www.isigaki.co.jp/camera/c-465.htm Tubasaflex II] at [http://www.isigaki.co.jp/camera/index.htm Ishigaki's camera site]
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| − | == Timeline ==
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| − | {{Kigawa timeline}}
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| − | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]]
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| − | [[Category: Kigawa]]
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| − | [[Category: T]]
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