Ikoflex mirror

themoleman342 · Expire: 2013-01-24

I know this may be somewhat of a strange question but does anyone know what the average thickness of the tlr mirrors are?

I've seem to remember reading that they are from 1.5mm to 1.6mm thick but on ebay all front surface mirrors circle those numbers. Would anyone know of, or recommend any dealers that could help me out?

I'd rather not go through a lengthy focus adjustment process so thickness counts.

Thanks in advance
~Marc

F16SUNSHINE · Expire: 2011-11-18

Hi Marc
I have only one experience with this. Once I replaced a mirror in a Yashicamat with one I took from an old polaroid camera (available at any thriftstore). It needed to be trimmed first. The thickness I did not even think about and focusing is fine to this day. You might post your question at the forum: http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/repairmanuals.html there are many good voices that check in regularly including the very knoweldgable Rick Olosen. You may have to adjust the link a bit. This is the free repair manual page of their site. Best of luck Andy

rick_oleson · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:06 am Post subject:

I don't know the thickness of the Ikoflex mirror... from what I have lying around I'd guess that anywhere from 1.2 to 1.6mm might be typical.

All TLRs have adjustable focus on the viewing lens, though, so you really don't have to care about the mirror thickness matching the original if you don't mind doing the adjustment. Generally there is a lock ring around the base of the upper lens, which you loosen and then just turn the lens until focus is correct. In some cameras this is exposed on the front, but more commonly you have to remove the front fascia panel to reach it.