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| − | The '''Dauphin''' I, II, III and IV are pseudo TLR cameras for the 6×6 format. They were produced by [[Alsaphot]], France in the 1950s. | + | The '''Dauphin''' I, II, III and IV are pseudo TLR cameras for the 6×6 format. They were produced by [[Alsaphot]], France in the 1950s. Most Dauphins use 80mm Boyer meniscus type lenses. |
== Dauphin Ia == | == Dauphin Ia == | ||
| − | The company logo, a stork is showing on the finder hood. The stork is holding a banner with "Alsaphot" on it. The Dauphin Ia has an all-metal body. The lens is focused using zone-focusing. Two zones are marked: ''Portrait'' and ''Paysage'' i.e. Portrait and Landscape. Since this is a 6×6 camera, this refers to the distance and not to the orientation of the frame. | + | The company logo, a stork is showing on the finder hood. The stork is holding a banner with "Alsaphot" on it. The Dauphin Ia has an all-metal body. The Boyer Menix lens (80mm/11) is focused using zone-focusing. Two zones are marked: ''Portrait'' and ''Paysage'' i.e. Portrait and Landscape. Since this is a 6×6 camera, this refers to the distance and not to the orientation of the frame. |
The aperture is set with word as well: ''Soleil'', ''Clair'', ''Nuages'' which mean ''sun, clear and clouds''. This probably corresponds with f/16, f/11 and f/8. The exclusive use of French may indicate they were only intended for the internal (French) market. | The aperture is set with word as well: ''Soleil'', ''Clair'', ''Nuages'' which mean ''sun, clear and clouds''. This probably corresponds with f/16, f/11 and f/8. The exclusive use of French may indicate they were only intended for the internal (French) market. | ||
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The '''Dauphin II''' cannot be focused like its predecessors. | The '''Dauphin II''' cannot be focused like its predecessors. | ||
The camera has a detachable back. It has two apertures and three shutterspeeds. The aperture f/8 is marked "nuageux" and f/16 is marked "soleil" (cloudy and sunny respectively). On the Dutch version (see variations below) these words have been replaced by pictures. Just above the taking lens, three shutter speeds can be selected, 1/75s and 1/25s and B. | The camera has a detachable back. It has two apertures and three shutterspeeds. The aperture f/8 is marked "nuageux" and f/16 is marked "soleil" (cloudy and sunny respectively). On the Dutch version (see variations below) these words have been replaced by pictures. Just above the taking lens, three shutter speeds can be selected, 1/75s and 1/25s and B. | ||
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| + | A variation of the Dauphin was marked "made in holland". It made under Alsaphot license by the society Franerex. Nevertheless, the name Dauphin is on the finder hood. | ||
== Dauphin III == | == Dauphin III == | ||
| − | The '''Dauphin III''' has a | + | The '''Dauphin III''' has a 75mm/4.5 Topaz Boyer lens and an extra shutterspeed of 1/200s. It can be focused, unlike the model II. |
== Dauphin IV == | == Dauphin IV == | ||
Who has ever observed one? It is said to have had a f/4.5 Boyer lens, set in a [[Compur]] shutter. | Who has ever observed one? It is said to have had a f/4.5 Boyer lens, set in a [[Compur]] shutter. | ||
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| + | * Dauphins on [http://glangl1.free.fr/Liste%20Alsaphot.html Gerard Langlois]'s site. | ||
| + | * An overview of [http://perso.orange.fr/photoptic/alsaphot2.htm alsaphot cameras] at [http://perso.orange.fr/photoptic/index.htm Photoptic collection]. Nice camera ads! | ||
| + | * Sylvain Halgands [http://www.collection-appareils.com/alsaphot/html/dauphin_IA.php Dauphin I]. | ||
[[Category: 6x6 pseudo TLR]] | [[Category: 6x6 pseudo TLR]] | ||
Revision as of 16:39, 9 December 2006
The Dauphin I, II, III and IV are pseudo TLR cameras for the 6×6 format. They were produced by Alsaphot, France in the 1950s. Most Dauphins use 80mm Boyer meniscus type lenses.
Dauphin Ia
The company logo, a stork is showing on the finder hood. The stork is holding a banner with "Alsaphot" on it. The Dauphin Ia has an all-metal body. The Boyer Menix lens (80mm/11) is focused using zone-focusing. Two zones are marked: Portrait and Paysage i.e. Portrait and Landscape. Since this is a 6×6 camera, this refers to the distance and not to the orientation of the frame. The aperture is set with word as well: Soleil, Clair, Nuages which mean sun, clear and clouds. This probably corresponds with f/16, f/11 and f/8. The exclusive use of French may indicate they were only intended for the internal (French) market.
Dauphin Ib
Same as above, but the stork on the waist level finder has a black banner with "alsaphot"
Dauphin II
The Dauphin II cannot be focused like its predecessors. The camera has a detachable back. It has two apertures and three shutterspeeds. The aperture f/8 is marked "nuageux" and f/16 is marked "soleil" (cloudy and sunny respectively). On the Dutch version (see variations below) these words have been replaced by pictures. Just above the taking lens, three shutter speeds can be selected, 1/75s and 1/25s and B.
A variation of the Dauphin was marked "made in holland". It made under Alsaphot license by the society Franerex. Nevertheless, the name Dauphin is on the finder hood.
Dauphin III
The Dauphin III has a 75mm/4.5 Topaz Boyer lens and an extra shutterspeed of 1/200s. It can be focused, unlike the model II.
Dauphin IV
Who has ever observed one? It is said to have had a f/4.5 Boyer lens, set in a Compur shutter.
Links
- Dauphins on Gerard Langlois's site.
- An overview of alsaphot cameras at Photoptic collection. Nice camera ads!
- Sylvain Halgands Dauphin I.
