I have the first model of the Kodak Duaflex. It lacks some of the features of later models, but it is still a reliable and capable performer.
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I have the first model of the Kodak Duaflex. It lacks some of the features of later models, but it is still a reliable and capable performer.
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| A Road to the Volcanoes |
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| Zia |
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| Adobe Wall |
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| Crane |
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| El Sol |
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| Parked |
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| Kodak Duaflex |
Interesting and, it looks, somewhat capable. The camera has the same morphology as a Rolleiflex or Rolleicord. But the taking lens looks much simpler. Is it only 2-element?
ReplyDeleteThe Kodet lens in the first model Duafles is a fixed-focus single-element meniscus lens. Later versions of the camera had multi-element lenses along with additional features.
ReplyDeleteLove those shadows. I bet that the large viewfinder comes very useful for your careful compositions.
ReplyDeleteRight you are. I'm a big fan of the brilliant finders on the cameras of that era.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike -
ReplyDeleteI'm one of the Baby Boomer's who's dad also owned an original Duaflex (1947). He used it until he replaced it in the 1970's with the Polaroid SX70. Of the small collection of working vintage cameras in my home, the Duaflex is at the top of my list. From what I can tell, the shutter speed seems to be about 1/40th and the aperture is about ƒ15. Gotta remember to advance the film to prevent unwanted double exposures!
- Matt (Everett,WA) search for my name at flickr.com matthew antonellis
Nearly all the old box cameras perform above expectations.
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