Kodak Duaflex (1947–1960)

A 620 roll film pseudo twin-lens reflex box camera produced in four models from 1947 to 1960.

Overview

The Kodak Duaflex is a series of four box cameras made by Kodak from 1947 through 1960. They look like twin-lens reflex cameras but work as simple fixed-setting film cameras. The original models were sold from December 1947 to September 1950. The Duaflex II ran from 1950 to 1954 and the Duaflex IV from 1955 to 1960. They were made in the US and UK, with some sources also citing Canada. They use 620 roll film, which is no longer produced but can be respooled from 120 film. The large viewfinder is meant to be used at waist level, but the camera only mimics the TLR design and has no true dual-lens operation.

Specifications

Film Format	620 roll film
Image Format	6x6 cm
Production Years	1947–1960
Model Variants	Duaflex I, II, III, IV
Lens (Duaflex IV)	Kodet f/15
Shutter (Duaflex II)	Fixed shutter speed and lens setting
Viewfinder	Waist-level
Original Price (Duaflex IV)	24.5

Design

The Duaflex has a pseudo-TLR design with a large waist-level viewfinder. It lacks the functional dual-lens system of a true TLR. You frame the shot at waist level. The Duaflex IV has a film window on the back, and it makes the frame numbers hard to read.

Market

The Duaflex IV sold for 24.5 when new. In 2003, one sold for $68 in condition "B." Current advice is not to spend more than $20-$25 on a working example.