Red Flag 20型

Produced by Red Flag between 1971 and 1976, the 20型 is a 35mm rangefinder camera utilizing the Leica M lens mount. It features a horizontal cloth focal-plane shutter with speeds ranging from B (bulb) to 1/1000 second. The camera weighs 960 grams, suggesting a robust but relatively heavy construction for its class. As a rangefinder, it offered a direct optical viewfinder and a coupled focusing mechanism for precise subject focus. It represents a specific model within the broader context of Japanese and Far Eastern camera manufacturing during this period, likely positioned as a functional, mid-range option for photographers seeking the versatility of the popular M mount system without the premium cost or brand association of Western equivalents.