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Flexaret 4 4^a

 

Main Characteristics:

Automatic twin-lens reflex camera for roll film – (Model IV) 12 pictures 6x6 cm – (Model IVa) 12 pictures 6x6 cm and 34 pictures 24x36mm 

Lenses: viewfinder - Anastigmat 3/80, camera lens -  Belar 3.5/80
Shutter: Prontor SVS or SVS/LV size# 00 B, 1 – 1/300 or Metax size # 00 B, 1 – 1/400.
Film feed: by knob with automatic stop.
Picture counter:12 pictures seen in automatic external window.
Release: coupled to film advance with auto release.
Year of production: 1955-59

This model received a new updated body used throughout its last model.

This model had the first all automatic film transport stop coupled to the firing button.

  

Series production Flexaret IV and IVa

See differences in advance knob and counter

Model IV  and IVa both with Prontor SVS

 

 

Model IV with Prontor SVS and IVa with Metax shutters

 

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How works the 35mm adapter

Model IV with Prontor SVS LV and two point focusing lever plus double exposure firing lever. This model is sometimes called IV b.

Model IV with Prontor SVS LV single point focusing lever

 

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Model IVa with Metax (three photos)

 

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Now a model IV with Metax shutter (three photos)

 

 

 

 

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Now a model IV with Prontor SVS LV shutter (three photos)

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A model IV with Prontor SVS (three photos)

 

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A model IVa with Prontor SVS (three photos)

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The variations

Model IV Prontor SVS and Metax versions

 

Model IV a  Metax and Prontor SVS versions

 

 

Model IV b Metax and Prontor SVS LV

From the collection http://www.kostikidis.estranky.cz/fotoalbum

 

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