is this a camera ?

[kof2000]

 

[jancz3rt]

Yes

I think it looks like one. However, it has two lenses. It could have been made to create those STEREO slides that were a HIT back in the days. Where did you get it?

JAN

 

[kof2000]

some japanese guy posted it could be one of those WACKY japanese cameras.

 

[Lorand]

Yes, that's camera. And a very serious one.
It has two lenses not for stereographic photos: the upper lens is for preview only and its image is reflected upwards on a ground glass (you hold the camera at waist level and look downward into the viewfinder), the other one is for actually taking the photo. The movements of these two lenses are synchronized, so if you see the target focalized on the preview, it will be focalized on the film too.
Another interesting thing about this camera is the square format of the frame, so won't need to choose between horizontal and vertical position of the camera.

some japanese guy posted it could be one of those WACKY japanese cameras.

Nah, that's 100% german product... (at least that was at the beginning).

Here's some more info: http://www.butkus.org/chinon/rolleiflex_2.8e/rolleiflex_2.8e.htm

But there is a miniaturized and digital replica of it, if interested: http://www.rollei.jp/e/pd/MiniD.html

 

[Lanther]

That digital one looks pretty cool. Wonder how much one of those run.

 

[Lorand]

At $400 it's pretty expensive for a 2MP camera without optical zoom. But it looks good as a fashion accessory...

 

[Lanther]

LoL $400 and you have to wind the little crank on it before you cant take another picture

 

[dragon2309]

Bit fo a camera buff then LORAND, that post kinda cleared up every question that could be asked, BRAVO