Kodak Duaflex II

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Kodak Duaflex II 1947-1950

The Kodak Duaflex II is a 620 roll film camera made in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The original Duaflex was first produced from December 1947 until 1950 in the United States. There were 4 different versions of this camera made up until March 1960 in the US when the camera was discontinued. This camera could produce a 6x6 inch photo and had a focal range of 3.5’ to infinity. Also, the viewfinder was a mirror reflector and had shutter speeds of about 1/30 plus ‘b’ and weighed 1 lb, 1.4 oz.

The body was made of Bakelite with metal fittings and trims. The camera could be purchased with a 75mm f/15 fixed focus or with a 72mm f/8 kodar triplet lens. The shutter had two speeds: “I” and “B” which could be synched to a Kodalite Flash holder. The first two models (the Duaflex and the Duaflex II) came with a dedicated flash holder which is shown on this particular camera, while the later models had an adapter so a flash could be added if desired. The flash used No. 5 and No. 25 bulbs but could only be used on the B camera setting.

Fun Fact: A special feature of the Duaflex was a feature that prevented double exposures by having to turn a knob before the shutter could be activated again.

“A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.”

- Eudora Welty

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