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Alsaphot Ajax D
France Version française
Photos by Arnaud Saudax text by Arnaud Saudax. Last update 2023-09-28 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in France from 1953 to (Circa) 1954.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 10367

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Chronology of cameras Alsaphot 

Ajax is the name of a series of Alsaphot cameras in the 6 x 6 format, using 120 film.

The construction is entirely metal. The lens/shutter unit is mounted on a retractable tube. The shutter release is located on the top cover, which incorporates a non-contact shoe. Film advancement is done using a wheel. The viewfinder is very simple.
The back and base are connected, and a lock located under the base keeps them in place. There is a sync socket on the shutter, regardless of the model.
Depending on the model, there is either a black covering or the body is coated with a frosted gray paint.
The model didn't change much over its lifespan, but there were variations in lenses and shutters, either simultaneous or successive. Establishing a precise chronology can be complicated.

1953   1954   1958
Ajax
Topaz 4,5 /Shutter 1/25 à 1/200
Saphir 4,5 / Shutter 1 à 1/300
  Ajax III
Alsar 3,5

Ajax IIIS
Topaz 3,5

     
Ajax D
Topaz 3,5
Ajax IV
Saphir 4,5

Ajax IVS
Saphir 4,5

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The Ajax D variant is also available with a Boyer Topaz 3.5/75 lens mounted on a Pronto shutter (200 100 50 25 B). The back opens under the base, and there is no longer a cover in front of the red frame counter window.

Alsaphot Ajax D





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