Pecole Posted November 17, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Based on the Visoflex I, the Micro-Visoflex I is coded IFLEX and fitted with a revolving disc with two different screens : plain and ground glass, it also has a slightly different magnifier, and no accessory shoe nor strap eyelets.. The Micro-Visoflex III has also interchangeable screens, but they are slid into rails like a "drawer"; its special focusing magnifier has a fat eyepiece. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/137116-fontenelle-archives-32-micro-visoflexes/?do=findComment&comment=1505533'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 17, 2010 Posted November 17, 2010 Hi Pecole, Take a look here Fontenelle archives 32 : Micro-Visoflexes. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Pecole Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted November 17, 2010 Based on the Visoflex I, the Micro-Visoflex I is coded IFLEX and fitted with a revolving disc with two different screens : plain and ground glass, it also has a slightly different magnifier, and no accessory shoe nor strap eyelets.. The Micro-Visoflex III has also interchangeable screens, but they are slid into rails like a "drawer"; its special focusing magnifier has a fat eyepiece. Sorry, but I forgot to mention that IFLEX could be transformed by Leitz from a normal Visoflex I, in which case it displayed both the accessory shoe and the strap eyelets...and that's clearly the case of the one illustrated from the Fontenelle Collection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted November 18, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Pierre, here you will find them and their sisters;) including the Viso II... http://perso.orange.fr/br.collection/leica/images/visosI.jpg http://perso.orange.fr/br.collection/leica/images/visosII.jpg http://perso.orange.fr/br.collection/leica/images/visosIII.jpg Edited August 21, 2012 by jc_braconi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
remik Posted August 21, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 21, 2012 Sorry to dig up an old thread, I've just received a Visoflex I- which appears to have been Iflex modified- in that I have the rotating focussing screens, but have eyelets and an accessory shoe as well. Despite my reading- I can't find what the differences in use between the 2 are- ie can I use it just as I would a regular visoflex? Second question- the Leica bellows I picked up is missing the central screw which attaches it to the Viso body- any idea where I can pick one up? Thanks Remi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted August 21, 2012 Sorry to dig up an old thread, I've just received a Visoflex I- which appears to have been Iflex modified- in that I have the rotating focussing screens, but have eyelets and an accessory shoe as well. Despite my reading- I can't find what the differences in use between the 2 are- ie can I use it just as I would a regular visoflex? Second question- the Leica bellows I picked up is missing the central screw which attaches it to the Viso body- any idea where I can pick one up? Thanks Remi As far as I understand your description, your "modified" Viso I is exactly the same as the IFLEX I illustrated : mine also has accessory shoe and eyelets. You can definitely use it as a "regular" Viso I. Now the screw for your bellows : I believe I have one somewhere, and if and when I discover it, it will be my pleasure to offer it to you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted August 21, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 21, 2012 Sorry to dig up an old thread, I've just received a Visoflex I- which appears to have been Iflex modified- in that I have the rotating focussing screens, but have eyelets and an accessory shoe as well. Despite my reading- I can't find what the differences in use between the 2 are- ie can I use it just as I would a regular visoflex? Second question- the Leica bellows I picked up is missing the central screw which attaches it to the Viso body- any idea where I can pick one up? Thanks Remi No problem at all here you have the 2 model and they work the same. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/137116-fontenelle-archives-32-micro-visoflexes/?do=findComment&comment=2091675'>More sharing options...
remik Posted August 21, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 21, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the tips guys, I was trying to determine what makes the micro-visoflex different to the regular visoflex, ie is it just the rotating focussing screen but otherwise exactly the same? I presume that doesn't affect the magnification of the picture etc What is the purpose of the interchangeable screens? Thanks also for the tripod screw if it shows up! Remi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted August 22, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for the tips guys, I was trying to determine what makes the micro-visoflex different to the regular visoflex, ie is it just the rotating focussing screen but otherwise exactly the same? I presume that doesn't affect the magnification of the picture etc What is the purpose of the interchangeable screens? Thanks also for the tripod screw if it shows up! Remi The 2 screens are for different light incoming through the lenses used with a bellows or reproduction device. Try to contact Don Goldberg He has a lot of spare pieces @ DAG Camera Parts and not showed on his web site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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