Gemflex
SHOWA KOGAKU - 1949 - JAPAN (TOKYO)
- Subminiature
- 14 mm
- Very Rare
The Gemflex is an incredible subminiature camera. It was produced by Showa in occupied Japan in 1949.
The Gemflex not only resembles a miniature version of the well known Rolleiflex 6x6 twin lens reflex, but is operated like one. It is one of the smallest twin lens (pseudo) reflex ever produced, if not the smallest. Despite its incredibly small size of 7 cms, the Gemflex offers an unfolding viewing lens above the taking lens.
In reality the viewfinder is not a true reflex finder, with a ground glass indicating correct focus; but simply a large reflecting type viewfinder. The camera is incredibly well built, and uses paper-backed film, for a frame size of 14x14 mm.
Just like the Kiku, the Gemflex associates advanced craftsmanship with model making to create a fantastic (and utterly cute) collectible.
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.
SHOWA KOGAKU - 1949 - JAPAN (TOKYO)
- Subminiature
- 14 mm
- Very Rare
The Gemflex is an incredible subminiature camera. It was produced by Showa in occupied Japan in 1949.
The Gemflex not only resembles a miniature version of the well known Rolleiflex 6x6 twin lens reflex, but is operated like one. It is one of the smallest twin lens (pseudo) reflex ever produced, if not the smallest. Despite its incredibly small size of 7 cms, the Gemflex offers an unfolding viewing lens above the taking lens.
In reality the viewfinder is not a true reflex finder, with a ground glass indicating correct focus; but simply a large reflecting type viewfinder. The camera is incredibly well built, and uses paper-backed film, for a frame size of 14x14 mm.
Just like the Kiku, the Gemflex associates advanced craftsmanship with model making to create a fantastic (and utterly cute) collectible.
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.
