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The '''Apollo''' is a Japanese 6.5×9cm plate folder, made by [[Sone|Sone Shunsuidō]] in the 1920s. The '''Lloyd''' is a cheaper version of this camera. | The '''Apollo''' is a Japanese 6.5×9cm plate folder, made by [[Sone|Sone Shunsuidō]] in the 1920s. The '''Lloyd''' is a cheaper version of this camera. | ||
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== Evolution == | == Evolution == | ||
+ | === Early models, Testar lens === | ||
The Apollo was advertised in the April and May 1924 issues of ''[[Ars Camera]]''.<REF> Advertisements reproduced in Yazawa, p.18 of {{CCN}} no.98, p.13 of {{CCN}} no.171 and pp.15–6 of {{CCN}} no.264. </REF> The advertisements say that the camera was supplied with six single-sided plate holders and one film pack holder. Two lens and shutter combinations are listed: | The Apollo was advertised in the April and May 1924 issues of ''[[Ars Camera]]''.<REF> Advertisements reproduced in Yazawa, p.18 of {{CCN}} no.98, p.13 of {{CCN}} no.171 and pp.15–6 of {{CCN}} no.264. </REF> The advertisements say that the camera was supplied with six single-sided plate holders and one film pack holder. Two lens and shutter combinations are listed: | ||
* Testar 105/4.5 lens, dial-set [[Compur]] shutter, {{yen|95|1924}}; | * Testar 105/4.5 lens, dial-set [[Compur]] shutter, {{yen|95|1924}}; | ||
* Testar 105/6.3 lens, [[Ibsor]] shutter, {{yen|70|1924}}. | * Testar 105/6.3 lens, [[Ibsor]] shutter, {{yen|70|1924}}. | ||
− | The Testar lens was | + | The Testar lens was specially made by a French company in Paris for Tokyo Camera Works, the manufacturing branch of [[Sone|Sone Shunsuidō]]. |
The advertisement in the September 1924 issue of ''[[Ars Camera]]'' only lists the Testar f/4.5 and Compur combination, at the higher price of {{yen|105|1924}}.<REF> Advertisement reproduced in Yazawa, p.19 of {{CCN}} no.98. </REF> A special version with "red leather", probably corresponding to maroon leather, is mentioned for ¥5 extra. The text also says that the camera can take both "continental ''meishi''" (大陸名刺, 6.5×9cm) and "British ''meishi''" (英国名刺, 5.5×8cm) plates. | The advertisement in the September 1924 issue of ''[[Ars Camera]]'' only lists the Testar f/4.5 and Compur combination, at the higher price of {{yen|105|1924}}.<REF> Advertisement reproduced in Yazawa, p.19 of {{CCN}} no.98. </REF> A special version with "red leather", probably corresponding to maroon leather, is mentioned for ¥5 extra. The text also says that the camera can take both "continental ''meishi''" (大陸名刺, 6.5×9cm) and "British ''meishi''" (英国名刺, 5.5×8cm) plates. | ||
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* Testar f/6.3 lens, [[Ibsor]] shutter, ¥85; | * Testar f/6.3 lens, [[Ibsor]] shutter, ¥85; | ||
* Triplar f/6.3 lens, [[Vario]] shutter, ¥56. | * Triplar f/6.3 lens, [[Vario]] shutter, ¥56. | ||
− | The Triplar lens was not made for Sone.<REF> The advertisement says that it was "made elsewhere" (別製). </REF> | + | The Triplar lens was not specifically made for [[Sone]].<REF> The advertisement says that it was "made elsewhere" (別製). </REF> The scheme of the Testar lens is displayed in the advertisement, showing a four-element Tessar-type design; however recent reports on the Testar f/6.3 and f/6.8 lenses say that they are actually triplets.<REF> Triplets: see [http://www.ksmt.com/eos10d/classic2.htm#51 this page] and [http://www.ksmt.com/eos10d/classic2.htm#65 this page] at ksmt.com. </REF> |
− | + | Surviving examples of the Apollo are known with the Testar 105mm f/6.3 and the [[Ibsor]] shutter (1–100, B, T).<REF> Example pictured in Lewis, p.44, and example pictured in [http://www.ksmt.com/eos10d/eos_nikki_body7.htm#060212 this page at ksmt.com]. </REF> In one case, the lens marking reads ''T C W PARIS – TESTAR f:6.3 F105 N°13025''.<REF> Example pictured in [http://www.ksmt.com/eos10d/eos_nikki_body7.htm#060212 this page at ksmt.com]. </REF> Another example is known with a Testar Anastigmat 90mm f/4.5 lens and a dial-set [[Compur]].<REF> Lens and shutter pictured in Yazawa, p.17 of {{CCN}} no.98. Whole camera pictured in Yazawa, pp.11 and 14 of {{CCN}} no.264. </REF> The lens marking reads ''TESTAR ANASTIGMAT – f4.5 F90 N°11517'' and does not mention Tokyo Camera Works or Paris. | |
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+ | === Later models, Modelar lens === | ||
+ | The Apollo was later reportedly offered with a Modelar or Welka f/4.5 or f/6.3 lens in an [[Ibsor]] or [[Compur]] shutter.<REF> Lewis, p.44. </REF> The Modelar was the new name of the Testar lens, after [[Carl Zeiss]] complained on the proximity of the name with Tessar.<REF> Yazawa, p.17 of {{CCN}} no.98 and p.11 of {{CCN}} no.171, quoting books by Kitano Kimio. </REF> | ||
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+ | == The Lloyd == | ||
+ | The '''Lloyd''' is a cheaper version of the Apollo, about which little is known. It was offered at some time with a Modelar f/4.5 or f/6.3 lens in an [[Ibsor]] or [[Compur]] shutter.<REF> Lewis, p.44. </REF> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
− | * [http://www.ksmt.com/eos10d/eos_nikki_body7.htm#060212 Apollo plate folder] | + | * Pages at [http://www.ksmt.com/ ksmt.com]: |
+ | ** [http://www.ksmt.com/eos10d/eos_nikki_body7.htm#060212 Apollo plate folder] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.ksmt.com/eos10d/classic2.htm#51 Testar 105mm f/6.3 lens specs] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.ksmt.com/eos10d/eos_nikki_body10.htm#060422 additional note] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6.5x9 folding]] | [[Category: Japanese 6.5x9 folding]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:07, 30 January 2008
The Apollo is a Japanese 6.5×9cm plate folder, made by Sone Shunsuidō in the 1920s. The Lloyd is a cheaper version of this camera.
Contents
Description
The Apollo has an all-metal body and double extension bellows driven by a small wheel on the photographer's right. There is a brilliant finder offset to the left, and there is no wireframe finder. The U-shaped front standard allows vertical and perhaps horizontal movements.
Evolution
Early models, Testar lens
The Apollo was advertised in the April and May 1924 issues of Ars Camera.[1] The advertisements say that the camera was supplied with six single-sided plate holders and one film pack holder. Two lens and shutter combinations are listed:
The Testar lens was specially made by a French company in Paris for Tokyo Camera Works, the manufacturing branch of Sone Shunsuidō.
The advertisement in the September 1924 issue of Ars Camera only lists the Testar f/4.5 and Compur combination, at the higher price of ¥105.[2] A special version with "red leather", probably corresponding to maroon leather, is mentioned for ¥5 extra. The text also says that the camera can take both "continental meishi" (大陸名刺, 6.5×9cm) and "British meishi" (英国名刺, 5.5×8cm) plates.
Another advertisement lists the following versions:[3]
- Testar f/4.5 lens, dial-set Compur shutter, ¥115;
- Testar f/6.3 lens, Ibsor shutter, ¥85;
- Triplar f/6.3 lens, Vario shutter, ¥56.
The Triplar lens was not specifically made for Sone.[4] The scheme of the Testar lens is displayed in the advertisement, showing a four-element Tessar-type design; however recent reports on the Testar f/6.3 and f/6.8 lenses say that they are actually triplets.[5]
Surviving examples of the Apollo are known with the Testar 105mm f/6.3 and the Ibsor shutter (1–100, B, T).[6] In one case, the lens marking reads T C W PARIS – TESTAR f:6.3 F105 N°13025.[7] Another example is known with a Testar Anastigmat 90mm f/4.5 lens and a dial-set Compur.[8] The lens marking reads TESTAR ANASTIGMAT – f4.5 F90 N°11517 and does not mention Tokyo Camera Works or Paris.
Later models, Modelar lens
The Apollo was later reportedly offered with a Modelar or Welka f/4.5 or f/6.3 lens in an Ibsor or Compur shutter.[9] The Modelar was the new name of the Testar lens, after Carl Zeiss complained on the proximity of the name with Tessar.[10]
The Lloyd
The Lloyd is a cheaper version of the Apollo, about which little is known. It was offered at some time with a Modelar f/4.5 or f/6.3 lens in an Ibsor or Compur shutter.[11]
Notes
- ↑ Advertisements reproduced in Yazawa, p.18 of Camera Collectors' News no.98, p.13 of Camera Collectors' News no.171 and pp.15–6 of Camera Collectors' News no.264.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Yazawa, p.19 of Camera Collectors' News no.98.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Morishita, p.70 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.22.
- ↑ The advertisement says that it was "made elsewhere" (別製).
- ↑ Triplets: see this page and this page at ksmt.com.
- ↑ Example pictured in Lewis, p.44, and example pictured in this page at ksmt.com.
- ↑ Example pictured in this page at ksmt.com.
- ↑ Lens and shutter pictured in Yazawa, p.17 of Camera Collectors' News no.98. Whole camera pictured in Yazawa, pp.11 and 14 of Camera Collectors' News no.264.
- ↑ Lewis, p.44.
- ↑ Yazawa, p.17 of Camera Collectors' News no.98 and p.11 of Camera Collectors' News no.171, quoting books by Kitano Kimio.
- ↑ Lewis, p.44.
Bibliography
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). P.44.
- Morishita Hajime (森下肇). "Atomu-han kamera no subete" (アトム判カメラのすべて, All of Atom-size 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.22, September 1992. No ISBN number. Airesu no subete (アイレスのすべて, special issue on Aires). Pp.55–70.
- Yazawa Seiichirō (矢沢征一郎). "Renzu no hanashi (17) Chinpin renzu Tesutā" (レンズの話[17]珍品レンズ・テスター, Lens story [17] A rare lens: the Testar). In Camera Collectors' News no.98 (August 1985). Nishinomiya: Camera Collectors News-sha. Pp.17–9.
- Yazawa Seiichirō (矢沢征一郎). "Renzu no hanashi (88) Modelā" (レンズの話[88]モデラー, Lens story [88] The Modelar). In Camera Collectors' News no.171 (September 1991). Nishinomiya: Camera Collectors News-sha. Pp.11–3.
- Yazawa Seiichirō (矢沢征一郎). "Renzu no hanashi (174) Tesutā" (レンズの話[17]珍品レンズ・テスター, Lens story [174] The Testar). In Camera Collectors' News no.264 (June 1999). Nishinomiya: Camera Collectors News-sha. Pp.11–6.
Links
In Japanese: