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| − | The '''Collex''' (コレックス) is a Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera from 1937<REF> | + | The '''Collex''' (コレックス) is a Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera, distributed by [[Eikō-Dō]] from 1937<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 336, indicates that it appears in the new products column of the July 1937 issue of ''Asahi Camera''. </REF>. The markings on the camera could indicate that it was made by a company called Collex Works. |
| − | + | The camera has a vertical folding bed and the lens and shutter assembly is mounted on scissor struts; this design is reminiscent of the [[Zeh]] [[Goldi]] 3×4 folder. The Collex has a tubular optical finder on one side of the body and the advance knob on the other. There is no body release. The back is hinged to the left and has two red windows to control film advance, each with a sliding cover. The front leather is embossed ''COLLEX''. | |
| − | It is advertised in 1937<REF> {{Showa10ad|Collex and National|109|Apr 1937|Asahi Camera}} </REF> by [[Eikō-Dō]] with a Collex Anastigmat f:4.5 lens and a Collex 25 | + | It is advertised in 1937<REF> {{Showa10ad|Collex and National|109|Apr 1937|Asahi Camera}} </REF> by [[Eikō-Dō]] with a Collex Anastigmat f:4.5 lens and a Collex shutter giving 25, 50, 100, T, B speeds, for {{yen|39|1937}}. The shutter plate marked ''COLLEX WORKS TOKYO'' on the top, with a logo on the right (maybe an intricate "B" and "I" or "B" and "T").<REF> Shutter plate: example observed in a Yahoo Japan auction. </REF> |
| − | + | An example has been observed with a Lucomar Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens (certainly supplied by [[Kigawa]]) and an unknown shutter giving T, B, 1–200 and marked ''PATENTS–PENDING'' at the top of the shutter plate.<REF> Example observed in a Yahoo Japan auction. </REF> Another example is reported with a Trionar Anastigmat 75/4.5 lens and a [[Rulex]] shutter (T, B, 1–200).<REF> McKeown, p. 261. </REF> | |
| − | The [[Adler|Adler A and Adler B]] cameras sold by [[Riken]] are very similar | + | The [[Adler|Adler A and Adler B]] cameras sold by [[Riken]] are very similar and are probably rebadged versions. |
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Revision as of 11:50, 8 October 2006
The Collex (コレックス) is a Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera, distributed by Eikō-Dō from 1937[1]. The markings on the camera could indicate that it was made by a company called Collex Works.
The camera has a vertical folding bed and the lens and shutter assembly is mounted on scissor struts; this design is reminiscent of the Zeh Goldi 3×4 folder. The Collex has a tubular optical finder on one side of the body and the advance knob on the other. There is no body release. The back is hinged to the left and has two red windows to control film advance, each with a sliding cover. The front leather is embossed COLLEX.
It is advertised in 1937[2] by Eikō-Dō with a Collex Anastigmat f:4.5 lens and a Collex shutter giving 25, 50, 100, T, B speeds, for ¥39. The shutter plate marked COLLEX WORKS TOKYO on the top, with a logo on the right (maybe an intricate "B" and "I" or "B" and "T").[3]
An example has been observed with a Lucomar Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens (certainly supplied by Kigawa) and an unknown shutter giving T, B, 1–200 and marked PATENTS–PENDING at the top of the shutter plate.[4] Another example is reported with a Trionar Anastigmat 75/4.5 lens and a Rulex shutter (T, B, 1–200).[5]
The Adler A and Adler B cameras sold by Riken are very similar and are probably rebadged versions.
Notes
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 336, indicates that it appears in the new products column of the July 1937 issue of Asahi Camera.
- ↑ Advertisement for the Collex and National, published in the Apr 1937 issue of Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 109.
- ↑ Shutter plate: example observed in a Yahoo Japan auction.
- ↑ Example observed in a Yahoo Japan auction.
- ↑ McKeown, p. 261.
Printed 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 109.
- 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). P. 261.
