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''This page only deals with the 4.5×6 models. See also the [[Adler IV]] (4×4 model), the [[Adler Six]] (6×6 model) and the [[Olympic]] page for the Vest Adler, a possible name variant of the Vest Olympic.'' | ''This page only deals with the 4.5×6 models. See also the [[Adler IV]] (4×4 model), the [[Adler Six]] (6×6 model) and the [[Olympic]] page for the Vest Adler, a possible name variant of the Vest Olympic.'' | ||
− | The '''Adler''' | + | The '''Adler'''<REF> The name "Adler" were clearly used to demonstrate Japan's alliance with Germany. During the war period, Riken often used such names (they also sold a [[Heil]] camera), or other "patriotic" names. </REF> is a series of folding cameras sold by [[Riken]] from 1938. According to the Ricoh corporate site, they were not made by Riken itself but bought to other manufacturers (maybe [[Proud]]). Most Adler models are vertical 4.5×6 folders. |
− | The | + | == The Adler A and B == |
− | The '''Adler | + | The '''Adler A''' and '''Adler B''' have scissor struts inspired by the [[Zeh]] [[Goldi]] 3×4 camera. They both have a rigid optical finder and a 75/3.5 triplet lens, called Adler or Ukas (like the lens of the [[Olympic]]). The Adler A has a Peerless T, B, 5–200 everset shutter and the Adler B a Fiscus T, B, 25-50-100 everset shutter according to Ricoh's site. [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/JA_ADLER_B_PIC.htm A page at Japan Family Camera] presents what they call an Adler B with a [[Neumann & Heilemann]] [[Rulex]] shutter with 5–200, B, T speeds. The film advance is controlled by two red windows in the back, with sliding covers. |
− | The | + | == The Adler III == |
− | + | The '''Adler III''' is a copy of the [[Baldax]], with a 75/4.5 Adler triplet lens and an everset Peerless shutter in #0 size, with T, B, 5–150 speeds. It had a folding optical finder on the left of the body. However the [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/adlerIII.html picture at Ricoh's site] does not show the typical Baldax struts but other flimsier struts, looking like the struts on the [[Kuribayashi]] [[Semi First]]. McKeown cites the Adler III with 75/4.5 Ukas Anastigmat lens and Heil shutter T, B, 5–200. | |
− | + | == The Adler CII == | |
− | + | The '''Adler CII''' has better specifications, with a body release, a Peerless T, B, 5–200 cocking shutter and a 75/3.5 Adler triplet lens. The folding optical finder is on the other side of the body, and the struts are typical of the Baldax. | |
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+ | An Adler CII with the Peerless shutter and a 75/3.5 Solar lens has been reported<REF> In [http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?RikenAdlerC.html~mainFrame this page] of the [http://www.photoethnography.com/ Photoethnography website] </REF>. | ||
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+ | A '''Semi Adler''' is advertised in Britain in 1938<REF> Advertisement for the Olympic and Semi Adler, published in the 1938 edition of the British Photography Journal Almanac </REF>, looking the same as the Adler CII but with the finder on the left, with an Ukas Anastigmat f/4.5 lens and a 25-50-100-150, T, B shutter marked ''New Olympic'', as on the [[Olympic]] models. The advertisement is inserted by Asahi Bussan, the distributor of the Olympic cameras, and does not mention Riken. | ||
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+ | McKeown illustrates the Adler with a picture of yet another body, a copy of the [[Ikonta]] 4.5×6, with a [[Neumann & Heilemann]] Perfekt shutter. | ||
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+ | == Notes == | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
== Links == | == Links == |
Revision as of 22:15, 29 June 2006
This page only deals with the 4.5×6 models. See also the Adler IV (4×4 model), the Adler Six (6×6 model) and the Olympic page for the Vest Adler, a possible name variant of the Vest Olympic.
The Adler[1] is a series of folding cameras sold by Riken from 1938. According to the Ricoh corporate site, they were not made by Riken itself but bought to other manufacturers (maybe Proud). Most Adler models are vertical 4.5×6 folders.
The Adler A and B
The Adler A and Adler B have scissor struts inspired by the Zeh Goldi 3×4 camera. They both have a rigid optical finder and a 75/3.5 triplet lens, called Adler or Ukas (like the lens of the Olympic). The Adler A has a Peerless T, B, 5–200 everset shutter and the Adler B a Fiscus T, B, 25-50-100 everset shutter according to Ricoh's site. A page at Japan Family Camera presents what they call an Adler B with a Neumann & Heilemann Rulex shutter with 5–200, B, T speeds. The film advance is controlled by two red windows in the back, with sliding covers.
The Adler III
The Adler III is a copy of the Baldax, with a 75/4.5 Adler triplet lens and an everset Peerless shutter in #0 size, with T, B, 5–150 speeds. It had a folding optical finder on the left of the body. However the picture at Ricoh's site does not show the typical Baldax struts but other flimsier struts, looking like the struts on the Kuribayashi Semi First. McKeown cites the Adler III with 75/4.5 Ukas Anastigmat lens and Heil shutter T, B, 5–200.
The Adler CII
The Adler CII has better specifications, with a body release, a Peerless T, B, 5–200 cocking shutter and a 75/3.5 Adler triplet lens. The folding optical finder is on the other side of the body, and the struts are typical of the Baldax.
An Adler CII with the Peerless shutter and a 75/3.5 Solar lens has been reported[2].
A Semi Adler is advertised in Britain in 1938[3], looking the same as the Adler CII but with the finder on the left, with an Ukas Anastigmat f/4.5 lens and a 25-50-100-150, T, B shutter marked New Olympic, as on the Olympic models. The advertisement is inserted by Asahi Bussan, the distributor of the Olympic cameras, and does not mention Riken.
McKeown illustrates the Adler with a picture of yet another body, a copy of the Ikonta 4.5×6, with a Neumann & Heilemann Perfekt shutter.
Notes
- ↑ The name "Adler" were clearly used to demonstrate Japan's alliance with Germany. During the war period, Riken often used such names (they also sold a Heil camera), or other "patriotic" names.
- ↑ In this page of the Photoethnography website
- ↑ Advertisement for the Olympic and Semi Adler, published in the 1938 edition of the British Photography Journal Almanac
Links
In English:
In Japanese:
- Ricoh camera list at the Ricoh corporate site, with:
- Adler B page and repair notes at Japan Family Camera
Asahi Bussan and Riken prewar and wartime cameras ( ) | ||
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rigid or collapsible | ||
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