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− | ''See also the [[Adler|Adler 4. | + | ''See also the [[Adler|Adler 4.5×6 models]], the [[Baby Rosen, Rosen Four and Adler Four|Adler Four]] (4×4 model) and the [[Vest Alex and Vest Olympic|Vest Adler]], a possible name variant of the 4×6.5 Vest Olympic.'' |
− | The '''Adler Six'''<REF> The name "Adler" was 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> (アドラーシックス) is a 6×6 folding camera, sold by Riken Kōgaku Kōgyō (now [[Ricoh]]) from the late 1930s to at least 1943. Like the other [[Adler]] cameras, it was not made by Riken, and it is said that it is actually a rebadged version of the [[Pilot Six]].<REF> Tanaka, p. | + | The '''Adler Six'''<REF> The name "Adler" was 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> (アドラーシックス) is a 6×6 folding camera, sold by Riken Kōgaku Kōgyō (now [[Ricoh]]) from the late 1930s to at least 1943. Like the other [[Adler]] cameras, it was not made by Riken, and it is said that it is actually a rebadged version of the [[Pilot Six]].<REF> Tanaka, p.9 of {{KKS}} no.14. </REF> |
== Possible predecessor == | == Possible predecessor == | ||
− | An "Adler VI" (アドラーⅥ型) was mentioned in a 1938 document by [[Ricoh|Riken]], priced at | + | An "Adler VI" (アドラーⅥ型) was mentioned in a 1938 document by [[Ricoh|Riken]], priced at ¥90 with f/4.5 lens and ¥100 with f/3.5 lens.<REF> "Riken kontserun geppō" (理研コンツエルン月報), quoted in Tanaka, p.16 of {{KKS}} no.14. </REF> It is said that the various Adler models listed in this document were sold by distance sale, with 10-month credit loans.<REF> Tanaka, p.16 of {{KKS}} no.14. </REF> The presence of the Adler Six in this document is problematic: the Pilot Six was only released in late 1940, and the earliest Japanese camera to have a shape and features compatible with that of the Adler Six is the Lyra Six III released in early 1939. It thus seems that the Adler VI mentioned in this document is a different camera. It perhaps corresponds to a rebadged [[Semi First and First Six|First Six]] by [[Petri|Kuribayashi]] (see [[Adler]]). |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | The Adler Six is a horizontal folding camera, copy of the [[Ikonta]] | + | The Adler Six is a horizontal folding camera, copy of the [[Ikonta]] 6×6. There is a folding optical finder in the middle of the top plate and an advance key at the left end. The body release is on the right and the folding bed release is next to the viewfinder on the left. There are strap lugs at both ends of the body. The back is hinged to the right. |
− | The shutter is a Roico I with setting lever, giving T, B, | + | The shutter is a Roico I with setting lever, giving T, B, 5–200 speeds.<REF> [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/adler6.html This page of the Ricoh official website] says that the shutter is a Roico II with B, 10–200 speeds, but this is probably a mistake. </REF> The rim is engraved ''ROICO I'' at the bottom and the speed settings are inscribed T, B, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 in that order. |
− | The camera exists in two versions: the '''Adler Six I''' has a Ricoh Anastigmat 75/4.5 lens and the '''Adler Six II''' has a three-element Ricoh Anastigmat 75/3.5 lens.<REF> Three elements: {{Inquiry1943_short}}, lens item Lb14. Tanaka, p. | + | The camera exists in two versions: the '''Adler Six I''' has a Ricoh Anastigmat 75/4.5 lens and the '''Adler Six II''' has a three-element Ricoh Anastigmat 75/3.5 lens.<REF> Three elements: {{Inquiry1943_short}}, lens item Lb14. Tanaka, p.19 of {{KKS}} no.14, and [http://www.ricoh.co.jp/camera/cameralist/adler6.html this page of the Ricoh website] say four elements but this is probably a mistake. </REF> |
== Advertisements and other documents == | == Advertisements and other documents == | ||
− | The official list of set prices compiled in October 1940 and published in January 1941 has the "Adler Six" for | + | The official list of set prices compiled in October 1940 and published in January 1941 has the "Adler Six" for ¥79 and the "Adler Six II" for ¥94.<REF> {{Kakaku0141_short}}, type 4, sections 3 and 4. </REF> It is not known if they correspond to the camera advertised in 1942 or if they are a continuation of the 1938 model mentioned above. |
− | In an advertisement dated July 1942, the Adler Six I was offered for {{yen|93|1942}} and the Adler Six II for {{yen|111|1942}}.<REF> [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki25.jpg Advertisement] | + | In an advertisement dated July 1942, the Adler Six I was offered for {{yen|93|1942}} and the Adler Six II for {{yen|111|1942}}.<REF> [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki25.jpg Advertisement] in ''[[Asahi Graph]]'' (15 July 1942), reproduced in the [http://kyoto.cool.ne.jp/syasinsyuu/index.htm Gochamaze website]. </REF> The latter model was advertised alone in the October 1942 issue of {{SB}}.<REF> Advertisement reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.58. </REF> |
The {{Inquiry1943_short}}, listing Japanese camera production as of April 1943, still mentioned the Adler Six with the Ricoh 75/3.5 lens.<REF> {{Inquiry1943_short}}, item 93. </REF> | The {{Inquiry1943_short}}, listing Japanese camera production as of April 1943, still mentioned the Adler Six with the Ricoh 75/3.5 lens.<REF> {{Inquiry1943_short}}, item 93. </REF> | ||
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* {{Inquiry1943}} Item 93. | * {{Inquiry1943}} Item 93. | ||
* {{Kakaku0141}} Type 4, sections 3 and 4. | * {{Kakaku0141}} Type 4, sections 3 and 4. | ||
− | * Tanaka Masao (田中政雄). "Rikō kamera no nagare" (リコーカメラの流れ, Evolution of the Ricoh cameras). {{KKS014}} Pp. | + | * Tanaka Masao (田中政雄). "Rikō kamera no nagare" (リコーカメラの流れ, Evolution of the Ricoh cameras). {{KKS014}} Pp.8–11. |
− | * Tanaka Masao (田中政雄). "Senzen no kamera 2: Supuringu kamera" (戦前のカメラ2・スプリングカメラ, Prewar cameras 2: folding cameras). {{KKS014}} Pp. | + | * Tanaka Masao (田中政雄). "Senzen no kamera 2: Supuringu kamera" (戦前のカメラ2・スプリングカメラ, Prewar cameras 2: folding cameras). {{KKS014}} Pp.16–9. |
− | The Adler Six is not listed in {{ | + | The Adler Six is not listed in {{SUG}}. |
== Links == | == Links == |
Revision as of 17:01, 3 July 2009
See also the Adler 4.5×6 models, the Adler Four (4×4 model) and the Vest Adler, a possible name variant of the 4×6.5 Vest Olympic.
The Adler Six[1] (アドラーシックス) is a 6×6 folding camera, sold by Riken Kōgaku Kōgyō (now Ricoh) from the late 1930s to at least 1943. Like the other Adler cameras, it was not made by Riken, and it is said that it is actually a rebadged version of the Pilot Six.[2]
Contents
Possible predecessor
An "Adler VI" (アドラーⅥ型) was mentioned in a 1938 document by Riken, priced at ¥90 with f/4.5 lens and ¥100 with f/3.5 lens.[3] It is said that the various Adler models listed in this document were sold by distance sale, with 10-month credit loans.[4] The presence of the Adler Six in this document is problematic: the Pilot Six was only released in late 1940, and the earliest Japanese camera to have a shape and features compatible with that of the Adler Six is the Lyra Six III released in early 1939. It thus seems that the Adler VI mentioned in this document is a different camera. It perhaps corresponds to a rebadged First Six by Kuribayashi (see Adler).
Description
The Adler Six is a horizontal folding camera, copy of the Ikonta 6×6. There is a folding optical finder in the middle of the top plate and an advance key at the left end. The body release is on the right and the folding bed release is next to the viewfinder on the left. There are strap lugs at both ends of the body. The back is hinged to the right.
The shutter is a Roico I with setting lever, giving T, B, 5–200 speeds.[5] The rim is engraved ROICO I at the bottom and the speed settings are inscribed T, B, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 in that order.
The camera exists in two versions: the Adler Six I has a Ricoh Anastigmat 75/4.5 lens and the Adler Six II has a three-element Ricoh Anastigmat 75/3.5 lens.[6]
Advertisements and other documents
The official list of set prices compiled in October 1940 and published in January 1941 has the "Adler Six" for ¥79 and the "Adler Six II" for ¥94.[7] It is not known if they correspond to the camera advertised in 1942 or if they are a continuation of the 1938 model mentioned above.
In an advertisement dated July 1942, the Adler Six I was offered for ¥93 and the Adler Six II for ¥111.[8] The latter model was advertised alone in the October 1942 issue of Shashin Bunka.[9]
The "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" ("Inquiry into Japanese cameras"), listing Japanese camera production as of April 1943, still mentioned the Adler Six with the Ricoh 75/3.5 lens.[10]
Notes
- ↑ The name "Adler" was 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.
- ↑ Tanaka, p.9 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.14.
- ↑ "Riken kontserun geppō" (理研コンツエルン月報), quoted in Tanaka, p.16 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.14.
- ↑ Tanaka, p.16 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.14.
- ↑ This page of the Ricoh official website says that the shutter is a Roico II with B, 10–200 speeds, but this is probably a mistake.
- ↑ Three elements: "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" ("Inquiry into Japanese cameras"), lens item Lb14. Tanaka, p.19 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.14, and this page of the Ricoh website say four elements but this is probably a mistake.
- ↑ "Kokusan shashinki no kōtei kakaku", type 4, sections 3 and 4.
- ↑ Advertisement in Asahi Graph (15 July 1942), reproduced in the Gochamaze website.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.58.
- ↑ "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" ("Inquiry into Japanese cameras"), item 93.
Bibliography
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Item 8.
- "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" (国産写真機ノ現状調査, Inquiry into Japanese cameras), listing Japanese camera production as of April 1943. Reproduced in Supuringu kamera de ikou: Zen 69 kishu no shōkai to tsukaikata (スプリングカメラでいこう: 全69機種の紹介と使い方, Let's try spring cameras: Presentation and use of 69 machines). Tokyo: Shashinkogyo Syuppan-sha, 2004. ISBN 4-87956-072-3. Pp.180–7. Item 93.
- "Kokusan shashinki no kōtei kakaku" (国産写真機の公定価格, Set prices of the Japanese cameras), listing Japanese camera production as of October 25, 1940 and setting the retail prices from December 10, 1940. Published in Asahi Camera January 1941 and reproduced in Shōwa 10—40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10〜40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935—1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Pp.108—9. Type 4, sections 3 and 4.
- Tanaka Masao (田中政雄). "Rikō kamera no nagare" (リコーカメラの流れ, Evolution of the Ricoh cameras). Kamera Rebyū: Kurashikku Kamera Senka (カメラレビュー クラシックカメラ専科) / Camera Review: All about Historical Cameras no.14, October 1989. No ISBN number. Rikō kamera no subete (リコーカメラのすべて, special issue on Ricoh). Pp.8–11.
- Tanaka Masao (田中政雄). "Senzen no kamera 2: Supuringu kamera" (戦前のカメラ2・スプリングカメラ, Prewar cameras 2: folding cameras). Kamera Rebyū: Kurashikku Kamera Senka (カメラレビュー クラシックカメラ専科) / Camera Review: All about Historical Cameras no.14, October 1989. No ISBN number. Rikō kamera no subete (リコーカメラのすべて, special issue on Ricoh). Pp.16–9.
The Adler Six is not listed in Sugiyama.
Links
In Japanese:
- Pages of the Ricoh official website:
- Advertisements reproduced in the Japanese camera page and the camera company page of the Gochamaze website:
- Advertisement for the Adler Six I and II published in the 15 July 1942 issue of Asahi Graph
- Advertisement for the Riken cameras and lenses picturing an Adler Six, published in the 19 August 1942 issue of Asahi Graph
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