Photography With the Ciro-flex by Bruce Downes (1950 High Gloss Softcover)

Photography With the Ciro-flex by Bruce Downes (1950 High Gloss Softcover) · Author: Bruce Downes (1899-1966) · Publisher: Photo Imex, Inc. New York, NY U.S.A. 1950 The Ciro-flex was a series of 6x6 TLRs made by the American manufacturer Ciro beginning circa 1941. All share a strong resemblance, with uncoupled red window film advance and Wollensak lenses & shutters. By using a slightly longer-than-normal 85mm focal length, sharpness in the corners of the 2¼×2¼-inch image remained adequate even with a less-expensive triplet lens design. The earliest model A's were built in Detroit, Michigan; and "ciro-flex" appears uncapitalized on the nameplate. Post-WWII production resumed with the models B ( with an Alphax shutter) and C (Rapax shutter). By 1947 the company had relocated to Delaware, Ohio. While text explains operations and effects possible with the Ciro-flex cameras, basic framing and action shot techniques are also emphasized. Last page has a trouble-shooting guide still useful for photographers today. Even today, the essentials of good photography should be followed as laid out here. Carefully stored glossy magazine in high gloss wraps has few indents and no creases from storage. Single reading crease in spine with corners taped for stability. Interior is tight, clean, and unmarked. No ownership marks. • Condition: Very Good Wire-spiral Bound Softcover Copyright 1950. Printed in U.S.A. No edition nor printrun specifics found. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR.