Walzflex TLR + Kominar 75mm f/3.5 (Copal-MXV Shutter)

Description

Walzflex TLR + Kominar 75mm f/3.5 (Copal-MXV Shutter)
A beautifully built Japanese twin-lens reflex camera a hidden gem for medium format shooters.

The Walzflex is a 1950s Japanese twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera, offering classic medium format performance in a compact and elegant design. This model features a Kominar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens made by Nitto Kogaku Co., paired with a Copal-MXV leaf shutter, known for reliability and accurate speeds.

Shooting on 66 format (120 film), the Walzflex delivers sharp, richly detailed images with the distinctive look of medium format film. Its ground glass focusing system and waist-level finder make for a contemplative shooting experience reminiscent of Rolleiflex-style cameras.

Key Features

• Film Format: 120 roll film (66 cm negatives)

• Lens: Nitto Kogaku Kominar 75mm f/3.5 coated, 4-element Tessar-type

• Shutter: Copal-MXV leaf shutter, speeds from 1s to 1/500s + B

• Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22

• Flash sync: M/X via PC socket

• Focus: Manual focus via ground glass screen with magnifier

• Viewfinder: Waist-level finder with pop-up hood

• Build: Metal body with leatherette covering, made in Japan

• Filter thread: Bayonet or 30mm (depends on model variant)

Condition
Used Good condition
Camera shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age. Lens glass is clean with no haze or fungus. Shutter fires at all speeds, aperture blades clean and oil-free. Focusing screen is bright, finder clear.

Whats Included

• Walzflex TLR camera

• Kominar 75mm f/3.5 taking lens

• Viewing lens matched to taking lens