Ontoflex
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Ontoflex 6x9, with lenscap image by L'important C'est (Image rights) |
The Ontoflex is an unusual TLR, made by Cornu, France in 1934. It takes 6×9 pictures on 120 film. The Ontoflex has a special provision to rotate the camera back to allow for portrait and landscape oriented pictures. The taking lens is a 75/3.5 Tessar in a Compur Rapid B, 1-1/400s shutter.
Variations
The Ontoflex A takes only rollflm, the model B has interchangeable plate or rollfilm backs.
NOUVEAUTE modele REDUIT 1935 with rotating back. Modele A (non removable film only) and Model B (removable for film or plates)
Links
- A Ontoflex at www.tlr-cameras.com
- ONTOFLEX 6X9 1935 with rotating back booklet/prices (French) from OrphanCameras.com website.
- Various models of Ontoflex on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand (in French):
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Ontoflex 6x9 image by L'important C'est (Image rights) |
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Ontoflex, Back rotated image by L'important C'est (Image rights) |