127 Film Range Finder Cameras?

[ARCHIVIST]

I have been using my 4x4 TLR Yashica recently with EFKE 127 b/w film and getting good results.

I have been wondering if a range finder camera was ever made that also took 127 film. I cannot seem to recall any.

Does anyone out there know of one ( or more )?

Regards
Peter

 

[whitecat]

Try the Ensign Multex II.

 

[ARCHIVIST]

Thank you for the replies.
I just Googled the Multex. Looks impressive, pity about the poor quality of manufacture.

Peter

 

[ChrisPlatt]

An interesting SLR that shot 4x4 on 127 film was the Komaflex, made by Kowa.

Chris

 

[ARCHIVIST]

Komaflex - I Know This Camera

Komaflex - I Know This Camera

An interesting SLR that shot 4x4 on 127 film was the Komaflex, made by Kowa.

Chris

Yes, I know this camera. The lens was quite sharp. You still see them on eBay from time to time. If my memory serves me correct one went on Australian eBay around 18 months back in the vicinity of $155AUD working. Not too bad really.

Peter

 

[ChrisPlatt]

Congratulations for naming a 127 rangefinder camera, L39UK. You win a Kewpie doll!
I named the only (AFAIK) 127 SLR, so I suppose I win the booby prize. 😉

The originator of the thread replied to my post, even adding his own thoughts.
That's good enough for me.

Chris

 

[Seele]

I think the Plasmat Roland counts as the first camera with combined rangefinder and viewfinder as well.

 

[ARCHIVIST]

Plasmat Roland - yet another camera I have not heard of - fantastic!

I think the responses you get from asking a question, even if the answers are sometimes a little off topic, make for broadening knowledge and interest.

Thanks

Peter