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| − | The '''Dianette''' and '''Pionette''' are 4×6.5 strut-folding cameras that were made by [[Fuji Kōgaku]]. They can also take 3×4 exposures. They are copies of the German [[Piccolette]], like the [[Pearlette]] by [[Konishiroku]]. | + | The '''Dianette''' and '''Pionette''' are 4×6.5 strut-folding cameras that were made by [[Fuji Kōgaku]]. They can also take 3×4 exposures. They are copies of the German [[Piccolette]], like the [[Pearlette]] by [[Konishiroku]]. Both are the same camera, sold as Pionette in ''Kantō'' (Eastern Japan) and Dianette in ''Kansai'' (Western Japan)<REF> {{Kokusan}} p. 337. </REF>. |
| − | They are advertised in 1936<REF> {{Showa10ad|Dianette and Pionette|137|March 1936|Asahi Camera}} </REF>, for ¥28 with a focusing f:6.3 lens | + | The shutter is a Picco with T, B, 25, 50, 100 speeds, like on the [[Baby Lyra]], and the choice of lenses includes the following: |
| + | * Terionar f:4.5; | ||
| + | * Anastigmat Pionar f:6.3; | ||
| + | * meniscus f:8.<REF> {{Kokusan}} p. 337, and {{McKeown}} p. 328–9. </REF> | ||
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| + | They are advertised in 1936<REF> {{Showa10ad|Dianette and Pionette|137|March 1936|Asahi Camera}} </REF>, for ¥28 with a focusing f:6.3 lens. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Printed bibliography == | == Printed bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Item 137. | * {{Showa10}} Item 137. | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} Pp. 328–9. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 20 July 2006
Template:127 Japan The Dianette and Pionette are 4×6.5 strut-folding cameras that were made by Fuji Kōgaku. They can also take 3×4 exposures. They are copies of the German Piccolette, like the Pearlette by Konishiroku. Both are the same camera, sold as Pionette in Kantō (Eastern Japan) and Dianette in Kansai (Western Japan)[1].
The shutter is a Picco with T, B, 25, 50, 100 speeds, like on the Baby Lyra, and the choice of lenses includes the following:
- Terionar f:4.5;
- Anastigmat Pionar f:6.3;
- meniscus f:8.[2]
They are advertised in 1936[3], for ¥28 with a focusing f:6.3 lens.
Notes
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi p. 337.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi p. 337, and McKeown p. 328–9.
- ↑ Advertisement for the Dianette and Pionette, published in the March 1936 issue of Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 137.
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 137.
- 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). Pp. 328–9.
Links
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