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| − | The 1955-type Wardflex was built in Japan by [[Beauty]] (previously [[Taiyōdō]]), and is a rebranding of a [[Beautyflex|Beautyflex T]] model. This version has no bayonet on the viewing lens and a [[Taiyōdō |TKK]] shutter and a Telmer 80mm f/3.5 lens. | + | The 1955-type '''Wardflex''' was built in Japan by [[Beauty]] (previously [[Taiyōdō]]), and is a rebranding of a [[Beautyflex|Beautyflex T]] model. This version has no bayonet on the viewing lens and a [[Taiyōdō |TKK]] shutter and a Telmer 80mm f/3.5 lens. |
In 1957, [[Montgomery Ward|Wards]] offered a higher-spec [[Wardflex II]] model, which is a rebranding of the [[Beautyflex|Beautyflex D]]. The lens is a Biokor f/3.5 with a 1-1/300 Syncro MX shutter. | In 1957, [[Montgomery Ward|Wards]] offered a higher-spec [[Wardflex II]] model, which is a rebranding of the [[Beautyflex|Beautyflex D]]. The lens is a Biokor f/3.5 with a 1-1/300 Syncro MX shutter. | ||
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| Wardflex II image by KKinOK (Image rights) |
The 1955-type Wardflex was built in Japan by Beauty (previously Taiyōdō), and is a rebranding of a Beautyflex T model. This version has no bayonet on the viewing lens and a TKK shutter and a Telmer 80mm f/3.5 lens.
In 1957, Wards offered a higher-spec Wardflex II model, which is a rebranding of the Beautyflex D. The lens is a Biokor f/3.5 with a 1-1/300 Syncro MX shutter.
Links
- Wardflex II manual at Michael Butkus Jr.'s Camera Manual Library
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| Mid-50s Wardflex with TKK shutter and no bayonet on viewing lens image by Shutter Tripper (Image rights) |
