Originally based in Wolverhampton, Corfield moved their business to Ballmoney, Northern Ireland, in 1959. The original Periflex was introduced in 1953. The Periflex used ‘Leica’ thread-mount (LTM, or L39) lenses, as it was intended as a second body for Leica owners. Vintage Corfield cameras, especially those manufactured in Northern Ireland, are not known for their reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As well as manufacturing cameras, Corfield imported and distributed Exacta cameras and various photographic accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corfield ceased trading in 1971.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Date: 1959
Country of origin: Northern Ireland \/ England
Rangefinder: None (Periscope!)
Meter: None
Shutter: Cloth FP
Lens: Interchangeable – Lumax f1:2.8, 45mm
A nice camera to handle, but with no great claim to fame. The standard lens (‘Lumax’ – made in Germany) is an average performer. The shutters tend to be prone to tapering, and the periscopes in all Periflexes always sound like they are about to self-destruct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you buy one, try to get one that says ‘England’ not ‘Britain’ – the quality will be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vintage Corfield cameras Originally based in Wolverhampton, Corfield moved their business to Ballmoney, Northern Ireland, in 1959. The original Periflex was introduced in 1953. The Periflex used ‘Leica’ thread-mount (LTM, or L39) lenses, as it was intended as a second body for Leica owners. Vintage Corfield cameras, especially those manufactured in Northern Ireland, are not known … Continue reading Corfield cameras<\/span> ![\"Vintage](\"http:\/\/industrialmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Periflex2.jpg\")
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