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| + | || ''Convex shutter (B, 10–200) on a [[Doris (4.5×6)|Doris-P]]. Picture by Brian Hubmann. {{with permission}}'' | ||
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| + | ''See also the [[Convex Reflex]] SLR camera.'' | ||
| − | - | + | The name '''Convex''' or '''Convex-Rapid''' is found on some Japanese leaf shutters of the 1940s and 1950s. All these shutters are linked to the company [[Condor Camera|Motodori, later Tōkyō Seiki]], which was certainly the owner of the "Convex" brand; it is not known if these shutters were actually made by this company or by a third party. |
| − | Convex | + | == Versions and cameras equipped == |
| + | This list is perhaps incomplete, and not all the versions of the cameras were equipped with a Convex shutter. | ||
| + | * Convex-Rapid (T, B, 1–300), advertised in 1942–3 on the [[Zeitax]] | ||
| + | * Convex-Rapid (B, 1–500, synchronized), announced in 1951–2 on the [[Doris (4.5×6)|Semi Rocket]] | ||
| + | * Convex (B, 10–200, synchronized), observed on the [[Doris (4.5×6)|Doris-P]] | ||
| + | * Convex (B, 1–200, synchronized), observed on the [[Doris Six]] | ||
| − | + | == Bibliography == | |
| + | * {{Showa10}} | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} | ||
| + | * {{Zukan}} | ||
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| + | [[Category: Japanese shutters]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Leaf shutters]] | ||
Revision as of 17:50, 10 July 2008
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| Convex shutter (B, 10–200) on a Doris-P. Picture by Brian Hubmann. (Image rights) |
See also the Convex Reflex SLR camera.
The name Convex or Convex-Rapid is found on some Japanese leaf shutters of the 1940s and 1950s. All these shutters are linked to the company Motodori, later Tōkyō Seiki, which was certainly the owner of the "Convex" brand; it is not known if these shutters were actually made by this company or by a third party.
Versions and cameras equipped
This list is perhaps incomplete, and not all the versions of the cameras were equipped with a Convex shutter.
- Convex-Rapid (T, B, 1–300), advertised in 1942–3 on the Zeitax
- Convex-Rapid (B, 1–500, synchronized), announced in 1951–2 on the Semi Rocket
- Convex (B, 10–200, synchronized), observed on the Doris-P
- Convex (B, 1–200, synchronized), observed on the Doris Six
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.
- 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).
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5.
