Periflex
CORFIELD - 1953 - ENGLAND (WOLVERHAMPTON)
- Compact
- 35 mm
- Very Rare
The Periflex 1, crafted by K.G. Corfield, is a British 35mm camera introduced in 1953, coinciding with the Queen's coronation event.
Its distinctive innovation was the introduction of a vertical focusing mechanism reminiscent of a submarine periscope, a feature that lent the camera its name. This ingenious solution is activated by pressing a button on the side of the vertical cylinder housing, causing a periscope to descend behind the lens. This unique function allowed precise focusing on a specific section of the image.
The Periflex stands as a visually pleasing camera, with a production count of fewer than 3000 units. The initial batch featured a brown pigskin covering, while later versions were adorned with black leatherette.
Associated project shares
- 1 Share of the 99 Cameras Club project
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99 Cameras Club for updates.
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Note : This Collectible is not an official product from the represented camera manufacturer. It is a replica of an individual camera from the club's collection and holds no rights or relationships with its manufacturer. It should be regarded only as a token of patronage to the 99 Cameras Club.
CORFIELD - 1953 - ENGLAND (WOLVERHAMPTON)
- Compact
- 35 mm
- Very Rare
The Periflex 1, crafted by K.G. Corfield, is a British 35mm camera introduced in 1953, coinciding with the Queen's coronation event.
Its distinctive innovation was the introduction of a vertical focusing mechanism reminiscent of a submarine periscope, a feature that lent the camera its name. This ingenious solution is activated by pressing a button on the side of the vertical cylinder housing, causing a periscope to descend behind the lens. This unique function allowed precise focusing on a specific section of the image.
The Periflex stands as a visually pleasing camera, with a production count of fewer than 3000 units. The initial batch featured a brown pigskin covering, while later versions were adorned with black leatherette.
Associated project shares
- 1 Share of the 99 Cameras Club project
Discover the club's camera collection.
99 Cameras Club for updates.
Read the term and conditions.
Note : This Collectible is not an official product from the represented camera manufacturer. It is a replica of an individual camera from the club's collection and holds no rights or relationships with its manufacturer. It should be regarded only as a token of patronage to the 99 Cameras Club.
