Talk:Corfield Periflex

RF or SLR camera?

Thanks are due to 24.215.188.156 who, in not many words, suggests that the Periflex isn't a rangefinder camera, which is true if rangefinders are narrowed to trigonometric devices only. The Periflex was certainly regarded as such back in its heydays rather than an SLR camera, but by collectors today it might be considered a transition model between the two categories, and it fits both categories equally well.--Jan von Erpecom 14:05, 26 March 2012 (UTC)

Re.: Articles containing camera operating instructions.

It has been suggested from a reviewer and an editor, se my (talk page) re. Contarex and Periflex, that also historic camera articles should not as a rule contain "How to do" text. It isn't allowed at Wikipedia (WP:HOWTO). However, exceptions from the normal practise may be made in special and unusual cases.

The Periflex is a remarkable camera, resembling a Leica, but yet quite differently arranged. It is a unique early post-war British camera, and as such historically significant. Its mode of operation, with some special and unusual controls, is quite different from the bulk of 35mm rangefinder film cameras.--Jan von Erpecom 15:46, 20 March 2013 (UTC)