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| − | The '''Auto Victor''' (オートビクター) is a Japanese 4.5×6 camera, made in 1937 and 1938 by the company [[Condor Camera|Motodori Shashin Kikai Kōgyō-sho]], | + | The '''Auto Victor''' (オートビクター) is a Japanese 4.5×6 camera, made in 1937 and 1938 by the company [[Condor Camera|Motodori Shashin Kikai Kōgyō-sho]], which was later called Nissan Kōgaku Kōgyō-sha and sometimes used the name Victor Camera Works for advertising purposes.<REF> Dates: advertisements and articles listed in {{Kokusan}}, p. 339. </REF> |
| − | The Auto Victor is based on the body of the [[Victor folders]], but the lens and shutter assembly | + | == Description == |
| + | The Auto Victor is based on the body of the [[Victor folders]], but the bellows is replaced by a telescopic tube supporting the lens and shutter assembly. The folding optical finder is offset to the left end of the top plate, leaving space for an optional auxiliary rangefinder attached to an accessory shoe on the right. The advance knob is at the bottom right. The back is hinged to the left and the back latch is covered by a leather handle. The name ''AUTO VICTOR'' is embossed in the front leather. | ||
| − | The Auto Victor was featured in the new products column of the December 1937 issue of ''Asahi Camera'' | + | == Advertisements and other documents == |
| − | + | The Auto Victor was featured in the new products column of the December 1937 issue of ''[[Asahi Camera]].''<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 339. </REF> In an advertisement dated June 1938,<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Asahi Camera]],'' reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 85. </REF> the Auto Victor was offered with a [[Rulex|Rulex A]] shutter by [[Neumann & Heilemann]] and a Delter<REF> Name inferred from the ''katakana'' デルター and reported in McKeown, p. 945. </REF> Anastigmat lens, in two versions: | |
| − | * | + | * f/4.5 lens (about {{yen|86|1938}});<REF> The prices are barely legible in the advertisement's reproduction. </REF> |
| − | The | + | * f/3.5 lens (about {{yen|93|1938}}). |
| + | The auxiliary rangefinder was offered for about ¥15. In the advertising picture, the camera is shown with the rangefinder attached, and the shutter plate of the Rulex is of the late type (see [[Rulex]]). | ||
| − | No example of the Auto Victor has been observed yet, and it is not | + | No example of the Auto Victor has been observed yet, and it is not known if it was effectively sold. |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Item 190. | * {{Showa10}} Item 190. | ||
| + | The Auto Victor is not listed in {{Sugiyama}}. | ||
[[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder]] | [[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder]] | ||
[[Category: V]] | [[Category: V]] | ||
Revision as of 09:22, 18 March 2007
The Auto Victor (オートビクター) is a Japanese 4.5×6 camera, made in 1937 and 1938 by the company Motodori Shashin Kikai Kōgyō-sho, which was later called Nissan Kōgaku Kōgyō-sha and sometimes used the name Victor Camera Works for advertising purposes.[1]
Description
The Auto Victor is based on the body of the Victor folders, but the bellows is replaced by a telescopic tube supporting the lens and shutter assembly. The folding optical finder is offset to the left end of the top plate, leaving space for an optional auxiliary rangefinder attached to an accessory shoe on the right. The advance knob is at the bottom right. The back is hinged to the left and the back latch is covered by a leather handle. The name AUTO VICTOR is embossed in the front leather.
Advertisements and other documents
The Auto Victor was featured in the new products column of the December 1937 issue of Asahi Camera.[2] In an advertisement dated June 1938,[3] the Auto Victor was offered with a Rulex A shutter by Neumann & Heilemann and a Delter[4] Anastigmat lens, in two versions:
The auxiliary rangefinder was offered for about ¥15. In the advertising picture, the camera is shown with the rangefinder attached, and the shutter plate of the Rulex is of the late type (see Rulex).
No example of the Auto Victor has been observed yet, and it is not known if it was effectively sold.
Notes
- ↑ Dates: advertisements and articles listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 339.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 339.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 85.
- ↑ Name inferred from the katakana デルター and reported in McKeown, p. 945.
- ↑ The prices are barely legible in the advertisement's reproduction.
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 190.
The Auto Victor is not listed in Sugiyama.
