Kodak Duaflex Flash
[1947-1950]

The Duaflex was an inexpensive consumer twin lens reflex. Its design was modeled after the famous Rolleiflex. The camera had very simple operating functions. There was one shutter speed and the camera utilized a simple meniscus lens. The Duaflex saw several improvements, ending with the Duaflex 4, which was manufactured between 1955 and 1960. Most Duaflex cameras were sold with the standard satin finish flash reflector which used a no. 2 flash bulb.

• Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York
• Kodet Single Meniscus Lens
• I, B
• 620 Roll Film
• Original list price was $17.20

Mercury II (Model CX)
[1945-1952]

The Mercury II’s odd half moon top was required to house the large rotary focal plane disk shutter that rotates at 1/10 sec. during the exposure. Times are varied by changing the slot opening in the shutter an adaptation of the cine camera shutter design. The mechanism is extremely accurate and reliable and permits times as short as 1/000 sec. It is a half frame camera and provides 72 exposures on a standard 36 exposure roll of film. The body of the camera is die cast aluminum and is decorated with Depth of Focus scales and a comprehensive exposure guide.