Candid Camera Corp of America Perfex One-O-Two |
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Manufactured or assembled in USA from (Circa) 1948 to (Circa) 1950.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 2879
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Chronology of cameras Candid Camera Corp of America
The cameras manufactured by Candid Camera Corporation of America are mostly called Perfex, and there is often confusion between the model name and the brand.
With the exception of the first and last models, Perfex cameras all look alike.
They all use 135 film.
The lower part of their body is black. The metal cover is usually metallic in color. It incorporates the viewfinder and rangefinder. Depending on the model, there may also be a extinction light meter.
Some models have interchangeable lenses.
The difference from one model to another often lies in the lens and its maximum aperture.
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Perfex Speed Candid |
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c. 1938 | Graf 3.5/50 mm |
Yes | Focal plane |
Perfex Forty Four |
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c. 1939 | Scienar 2.8/50 mm |
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Perfex Thirty Three |
c. 1940 | Graf 3.5/50 mm |
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Perfex Fifty Five |
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1940 | Wollensak Velostigmat 2.8/50 mm |
No | |
Perfex Fifty Five |
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1940 | Scienar 3.5/50 mm |
Yes | |
Perfex Twenty Two |
1941 | Scienar 3.5/50 mm |
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Perfex One-O-One |
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1947 | Wollensak 4.5/50 mm |
No | Central |
Perfex One-O-Two |
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1948 | Wollensak 4.5/50 mm |
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Perfex de Luxe |
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1947 | Wollensak Velostigmat 2.8/50 mm |
Focal plane | |
Perfex de Luxe |
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1947 | Wollensak Velostigmat 2.8/50 mm |
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Cee-ay 35 |
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1948 | Wollensak 4.5/50 mm |
Central |
Perfex cameras were manufactured for about a decade. They are often criticized for their lack of reliability.__________
After the war, the Candid Camera Corporation of America decided to produce lower-end cameras than the Perfex Forty Four or Fifty Five.
The Perfex One-O-One and One-O-Two were the result of this change in direction. On these models, there are no interchangeable lenses, extinction meters, or focal-plane shutters. The manufacturing is done with stamped metal rather than casting.
This model has less character than its predecessors. However, it has retained the elegance of the calligraphy of its name. It's worth noting the film counter located under the large film advance knob, which makes it difficult to read.
![Candid Camera Corp of America Perfex One-O-Two](../../candid_camera/images/2012_2_Cameracorpofamerica_perfexoneotwo.jpg )
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