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− | The 1955- | + | 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. |
− | In 1957, [[Montgomery Ward|Wards]] offered a [[Wardflex II]] model, which is a rebranding of the [[Beautyflex|Beautyflex D]]. | + | In 1957, [[Montgomery Ward|Wards]] offered a higher-spec [[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 Wardflex II manual] at Michael Butkus Jr.'s [http://www.butkus.org Camera Manual Library] | *[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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+ | |image_text= Mid-50s Wardflex with TKK shutter<br>and no bayonet on viewing lens | ||
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[[Category:6x6 TLR]] [[Category:Wards]] [[Category:W]][[Category:Japanese 6x6 TLR]][[Category:USA]] | [[Category:6x6 TLR]] [[Category:Wards]] [[Category:W]][[Category:Japanese 6x6 TLR]][[Category:USA]] |
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Wardflex II (badge on viewfinder hood missing) image by Gustavo Vasquez Photography (Image rights) |
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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.
In 1957, Wards offered a higher-spec Wardflex II model, which is a rebranding of the Beautyflex D.
Links
- Wardflex II manual at Michael Butkus Jr.'s Camera Manual Library
Mid-50s Wardflex with TKK shutter and no bayonet on viewing lens image by PhotographerCreditHere (Image rights) |