Corfield Periflex 1 35mm camera fitted with the Lumar 50mm f/3.5 lens, in Excellent condition and fully tested and working. This early British‑made Periflex features the unique periscope focusing system, compact body design and classic mid‑century engineering.
The camera presents extremely well, with only very minor peeling to the leatherette at the edges, noted for accuracy. A strong collector/user example of the first‑generation Periflex.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Excellent
Body:
Fully tested and working
Shutter firing correctly
Periscope focusing mechanism operating smoothly
Viewfinder clear
Very minor peeling to leatherette edges
Exterior otherwise clean with minimal wear
Film transport smooth
Lens (Lumar 50mm f/3.5):
Optics clean with no haze or fungus
No separation
Aperture blades clean and snappy
Focus smooth
Exterior shows minimal cosmetic wear
INCLUDED
Corfield Periflex 1 camera body
Lumar 50mm f/3.5 lens
KEY FEATURES
Early British‑made Corfield Periflex
Unique periscope focusing system
Lumar 50mm f/3.5 standard lens
Compact, lightweight 35mm design
Classic mid‑century mechanical construction
Ideal for collectors and careful users
COMPATIBILITY
Uses standard 35mm film
Fully mechanical operation (no batteries required)
COLLECTORS NOTES
The Periflex 1 is the earliest and most historically significant model in the Corfield line, admired for its innovative periscope focusing system and distinctive British engineering. Excellent examples with only minor cosmetic leatherette lifting remain increasingly scarce.
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