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| − | The '''Ansco Anscoflex''' is an unusual enamelled-metal [[pseudo TLR]] with a lens cover which slides up to form the viewfinder hood. |
+ | The '''Ansco Anscoflex''' is an unusual enamelled-metal [[pseudo TLR]] with a large lens cover which slides up to form the viewfinder hood. It was built in the USA by [[Ansco]] from around 1954 to a design by [[Raymond Loewy]]. The aperture (f/11) and shutter speed are fixed. It takes 6x6cm images on [[620 film]], wound by a large, ratcheted knob in the side. It retailed for approximately $27.95 (1956 Sears catalog) The camera was advertised as an inexpensive easy to use quality camera. |
| − | Takes 6x6cm images on [[120 film]], wound by a large, ratcheted knob in the side. |
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| + | * Manufactured between: 1953-1956 |
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| + | * Twin Lens Reflex |
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| + | * Lens: Two Element Meniscus f/11 |
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| + | * Focal Distance: 6 Feet - Infinity |
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| + | * Shutter Type: Rotary |
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| + | * Shutter Speed: 1/60th |
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| + | The Anscoflex II added two controls on the lower front panel: one is for close-focus and the other is a yellow filter. |
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=== Links === |
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* [http://www.merrillphoto.com/anscoflex.htm Anscoflex & Anscoflex II] on [http://www.merrillphoto.com Merrillphoto.com] |
* [http://www.merrillphoto.com/anscoflex.htm Anscoflex & Anscoflex II] on [http://www.merrillphoto.com Merrillphoto.com] |
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* [http://westfordcomp.com/foundfilm/anscoflex/index.htm Anscoflex II photos] on westfordcomp |
* [http://westfordcomp.com/foundfilm/anscoflex/index.htm Anscoflex II photos] on westfordcomp |
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| − | * [http://home.rmci.net/deanw/Anscoflex%20II.html |
+ | * [http://home.rmci.net/deanw/Anscoflex%20II.html Anscoflex photos] |
| − | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ansco/anscoflex/anscoflex.htm |
+ | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ansco/anscoflex/anscoflex.htm Anscoflex Manual] on Mike Butkus' site |
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+ | *At [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr] |
| + | ** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=30050 Ansco Anscoflex I] |
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| + | ** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=424 Ansco Anscoflex II] |
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The Ansco Anscoflex is an unusual enamelled-metal pseudo TLR with a large lens cover which slides up to form the viewfinder hood. It was built in the USA by Ansco from around 1954 to a design by Raymond Loewy. The aperture (f/11) and shutter speed are fixed. It takes 6x6cm images on 620 film, wound by a large, ratcheted knob in the side. It retailed for approximately $27.95 (1956 Sears catalog) The camera was advertised as an inexpensive easy to use quality camera.
- Manufactured between: 1953-1956
- Twin Lens Reflex
- Lens: Two Element Meniscus f/11
- Focal Distance: 6 Feet - Infinity
- Shutter Type: Rotary
- Shutter Speed: 1/60th
The Anscoflex II added two controls on the lower front panel: one is for close-focus and the other is a yellow filter.
Ansco Anscoflex II
Links[]
- Anscoflex & Anscoflex II on Merrillphoto.com
- Anscoflex II photos on westfordcomp
- Anscoflex photos
- Anscoflex Manual on Mike Butkus' site
- At Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr