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| + | The 1955-1959 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. | ||
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| + | In 1957, Wards offered a [[Wardflex II]] model, which is a rebranding of the [[Beautyflex|Beautyflex D]]. | ||
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| − | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/wardflex/wardflex_ii/wardflex_ii.htm manual] at Michael Butkus Jr.'s [http://www.butkus.org] | + | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/wardflex/wardflex_ii/wardflex_ii.htm Wardflex II manual] at Michael Butkus Jr.'s [http://www.butkus.org Camera Manual Library] |
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The 1955-1959 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.
In 1957, Wards offered a Wardflex II model, which is a rebranding of the Beautyflex D.
Links
- Wardflex II manual at Michael Butkus Jr.'s Camera Manual Library
