Photo thanks to Robert Rammel
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The Noviflex 6x6 120 rollfilm SLR is one of the first medium format 6x6
SLRs ever designed and made. Our history of the medium
format SLR briefly reviews the development of our modern medium format SLRs.
The Noviflex SLR was made circa 1934 by B. Eichapfel corp. of Dresden, Germany. This
camera beat the better known Reflex Korelle to the market as the first 6x6cm SLR using
120 rollfilm. The camera was originally offered with a fixed lens - either a Ludwig Victar
75mm f/3.5 lens, a
Meyer Trioplan 75mm f/3.5, or a Schneider Xenar f/2.8 optic (the more costly option).
The second model (of 1937..) had an interchangeable lens mount, a frame finder, and film
window cover. In addition to the above optics, you could also buy the Meyer Trioplan 75mm
f/2.9 and the Tele-Megor 150mm f/5.5 telephoto lens.
Considering that this camera would be a crucial "first" camera for any medium format SLR
collection, they are surprisingly affordable (at circa $300+) for such an older and limited
production camera.
Noviflex 120 Early German slr. Trioplan 1:2.9 F=7.5 cm Meyer Gorlitz Nr668381
on lens. FP shutter works but sticks open and needs work.
Mirror/hood/magnifier
work. 1000 speed on dial. Fixed lens. Lens/focus glass look fine.
Average wear to
outside..someone's name on hood leather but I think it could be
covered up easily.
Some scuffs/marks on outside. appears clean and complete inside.
Partial leather
case. Top is missing on case. A rare collectable that could be
brought back to life
with a little work. I was told a G.I. brought it home from WW2.
Thanks to Robert Rammel for sharing this interesting photo and above information on an early piece of medium format SLR history with us ;-)