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| − | The '''Visoflex''' is a [[reflex housing]] made by | + | The '''Visoflex''' is a [[reflex housing]] made by [[Leitz]] to add ground-glass focusing to [[rangefinder camera]]s. Preceded by the earlier [[PLOOT]], the '''Visoflex I''' was introduced in 1951, followed by the '''Visoflex II''' in 1960, and a '''Visoflex III''' in 1964<REF>According to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] article [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leica_Camera#Single-lens_reflex_cameras "Leica Camera"].</REF>. |
The Visoflex I required double [[cable release]]s (one for the camera and a second for the mirror box); but the Visoflex II and III used an external arm which lowered directly onto the [[shutter release]] atop the camera body. The Visoflex III introduced an [[instant-return mirror]]. | The Visoflex I required double [[cable release]]s (one for the camera and a second for the mirror box); but the Visoflex II and III used an external arm which lowered directly onto the [[shutter release]] atop the camera body. The Visoflex III introduced an [[instant-return mirror]]. | ||
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| Leitz Visoflex (right) matched with 90mm Elmarit, compared to collapsible Elmar 90mm in standard M mount image by aldabra42 (Image rights) |
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| Side view of Visoflex III, here adapted to Olympus Digital Pen E-P2 image by inkyfingerz (Image rights) |
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The Visoflex is a reflex housing made by Leitz to add ground-glass focusing to rangefinder cameras. Preceded by the earlier PLOOT, the Visoflex I was introduced in 1951, followed by the Visoflex II in 1960, and a Visoflex III in 1964[1].
The Visoflex I required double cable releases (one for the camera and a second for the mirror box); but the Visoflex II and III used an external arm which lowered directly onto the shutter release atop the camera body. The Visoflex III introduced an instant-return mirror.
Notes
- ↑ According to the Wikipedia article "Leica Camera".
Links
- Visoflex generations & lenses Pt. 1 and Pt.2 by Gary Elshaw
