Gemflex
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Gemflex is a subminiature twin lens reflex camera made by Showa Optica Works (昭和光学精機) in occupied Japan in the 1950s.[1]
Gemflex resembles the well known Rolleiflex 6x6cm twin lens reflex, but much smaller in size. The body of Gemflex is die-cast from shatter proof metal.[2]
A tripod socket at bottom of the Gemflex allows attachment to tripod.
Characteristics
[edit]Gemflex belongs to HIT camera class, using 17.5mm paper backed roll film (known as HIT film). Frame format is 14x14mm square image, ten frames per roll.
Dimension – 72x40x42mm.
Fixed focus GEM lens, focal length = 25mm, F3.5.
Viewfinder with pop up hood, 14x14mm ground glass screen, viewfinder lens 25mm.
Swallow mechanical shutter: B, 1/25,1/50 and 1/100.[3]
Accessory: genuine leather case.
Depth of Field
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Gallery
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17.5mm HIT camera roll film
Gemflex with brown leather case
Gemflex on mini tripod
