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| + | The '''Dan 35 M''' (ダン35M型) is a Japanese camera, released after the [[Dan 35 I and II]] and [[Dan 35 III]]. It was made in Suwa by a dependent company of [[Hagimoto]] (see the discussion about the [[Dan 35 I and II]]). | ||
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| + | The Dan 35 M is essentially a copy of the German [[Photavit]]. It seems that it takes 24×30mm exposures on perforated [[35mm film]] loaded in special cassettes, probably the same cartridge system as used from 1938 on the Photavit.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.355, says that the camera takes 24×30mm exposures, and special cassettes are mentioned about the [[Dan 35 III]] in an advertisement dated March 1950 reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.147 and in [http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~outfocus/camera%20story/DAN35.htm this page at Out of Focus]. However {{Sugiyama}}, item 4198, says 24×24mm exposures on [[Bolta film]]. </REF> It is unclear whether the camera can take paper-backed [[Bolta film]] as well. | ||
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| + | The all-metal body has rounded edges, and the back is hinged to the right for film loading. The viewfinder is contained in a top housing extending towards the right, as seen by the photographer. There is a polished metal frame attached to the finder's front window. The top housing certainly contains an auto-stop advance mechanism and an exposure counter, visible through a small round window at the far right. The release button protrudes at the top and is interlinked with the auto-stop mechanism for double exposure prevention. A small sliding button is visible next to the viewfinder, but its use is unknown. The name ''Dan 35'' and the model name ''M'' are engraved at the front of the top housing, on either side of the viewfinder. The advance knob is at the left end of the top plate. It is unusually high and has two superposed milled rings. | ||
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Revision as of 12:51, 23 March 2008
The Dan 35 M (ダン35M型) is a Japanese camera, released after the Dan 35 I and II and Dan 35 III. It was made in Suwa by a dependent company of Hagimoto (see the discussion about the Dan 35 I and II).
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Description
The Dan 35 M is essentially a copy of the German Photavit. It seems that it takes 24×30mm exposures on perforated 35mm film loaded in special cassettes, probably the same cartridge system as used from 1938 on the Photavit.[1] It is unclear whether the camera can take paper-backed Bolta film as well.
The all-metal body has rounded edges, and the back is hinged to the right for film loading. The viewfinder is contained in a top housing extending towards the right, as seen by the photographer. There is a polished metal frame attached to the finder's front window. The top housing certainly contains an auto-stop advance mechanism and an exposure counter, visible through a small round window at the far right. The release button protrudes at the top and is interlinked with the auto-stop mechanism for double exposure prevention. A small sliding button is visible next to the viewfinder, but its use is unknown. The name Dan 35 and the model name M are engraved at the front of the top housing, on either side of the viewfinder. The advance knob is at the left end of the top plate. It is unusually high and has two superposed milled rings.
Notes
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.355, says that the camera takes 24×30mm exposures, and special cassettes are mentioned about the Dan 35 III in an advertisement dated March 1950 reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.147 and in this page at Out of Focus. However Sugiyama, item 4198, says 24×24mm exposures on Bolta film.
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. Items 596–7.
- 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.66.
- 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.242.
- 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. Item 4199.
Links
In English:
- Boltax, Silver, Dan 35 and Minon 35 cameras at submin.com, briefly mentioning the Dan 35 IV
In Japanese:
- Dan 35 in the Out of Focus camera site
