Bedfordflex/Bedfordflex
Bedfordflex

Bedfordflex

Bedfordflex · China · 1961 · 127 film

The Bedfordflex is a TLR (Twin Lens Reflex) camera introduced by Bedfordflex in 1961, utilizing the smaller 127 roll film format. Designed as an entry-level option, it offered the classic waist-level viewing experience of a TLR at a presumably accessible price point, aimed at casual photographers seeking straightforward medium format-like results without the bulk or cost of larger film. While functional and representative of the era's simpler TLR designs, it lacks significant innovations or notable historical impact beyond being a basic tool for its time.

Specifications

TypeTLR
Film Format127

Editorial Ratings

Build Quality
2.5
Value
3.0
Collectibility
1.5
Historical Significance
1.0