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| − | The camera often referred to as '''Apollo II''' is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folder]], made around 1949–50. It has a horizontal folding bed, an unusual feature for a 4.5×6 camera. The body is partly copied on the [[Duo Six-20|Duo Six-20 Series II]] by [[Kodak]], especially the shape of the folding struts. | + | The camera often referred to as '''Apollo II''' or '''Apollo 120''' is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folder]], made around 1949–50<REF> |
| + | According to {{Kokusan}}, p. 345, the Apollo II is mentioned in the December 1949 and March 1950 issues of Japanese camera magazines. </REF>. It has a horizontal folding bed, an unusual feature for a 4.5×6 camera. The body is partly copied on the [[Duo Six-20|Duo Six-20 Series II]] by [[Kodak]], especially the shape of the folding struts. | ||
There is no rangefinder; the small viewfinder is within a diecast housing. The lens is a Wester 75mm f3.5 (from [[Nishida|Nishida Kōgaku]]) with front-cell focussing; the shutter is [[NKK]] (B, 1–200) with single-pin flash synchronization. | There is no rangefinder; the small viewfinder is within a diecast housing. The lens is a Wester 75mm f3.5 (from [[Nishida|Nishida Kōgaku]]) with front-cell focussing; the shutter is [[NKK]] (B, 1–200) with single-pin flash synchronization. | ||
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The rear of the Apollo II has a metal plate marked [[Sumida|Sumida Optical Works]]. | The rear of the Apollo II has a metal plate marked [[Sumida|Sumida Optical Works]]. | ||
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==Source / further reading== | ==Source / further reading== | ||
* {{Showa10}} Item 366; unusually, the book does not ''show'' any advertisement for the Apollo II, whose makers it names as both Sumida and [[Nishida]]. | * {{Showa10}} Item 366; unusually, the book does not ''show'' any advertisement for the Apollo II, whose makers it names as both Sumida and [[Nishida]]. | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} Pp. 737–8. | ||
[[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] | [[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: A]] | [[Category: A]] | ||
Revision as of 23:59, 29 July 2006
The camera often referred to as Apollo II or Apollo 120 is a Japanese 4.5×6 folder, made around 1949–50[1]. It has a horizontal folding bed, an unusual feature for a 4.5×6 camera. The body is partly copied on the Duo Six-20 Series II by Kodak, especially the shape of the folding struts.
There is no rangefinder; the small viewfinder is within a diecast housing. The lens is a Wester 75mm f3.5 (from Nishida Kōgaku) with front-cell focussing; the shutter is NKK (B, 1–200) with single-pin flash synchronization.
The top plate of the camera is marked "Apollo II" and also describes it as the 1950 model; the leather on the back is stamped "Apollo 120".
The rear of the Apollo II has a metal plate marked Sumida Optical Works.
Source / further reading
- 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 366; unusually, the book does not show any advertisement for the Apollo II, whose makers it names as both Sumida and Nishida.
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Pp. 737–8.
