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Alsaphot Ajax D |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in France from (Circa) 1953 to (Circa) 1954.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 1405
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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 |
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| Ajax D Topaz 3,5 |
Ajax IV Saphir 4,5 |
Ajax IVS Saphir 4,5 |
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The Ajax D features a Boyer Topaz lens with an aperture of f/3.5. It is available with a shutter that allows for slow speeds, ranging up to 1/300, as well as with a Pronto shutter (1/25 to 1/300).
As it is not found under the name "Ajax D" in catalogs, it is challenging to pinpoint its exact date. However, it is likely contemporary with the first Ajax and may have been discontinued during the reorganization of the lineup into Ajax III and Ajax IV.
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