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| − | The '''Doris Six''' is a Japanese | + | The '''Doris Six''' is a Japanese 6×6 folding camera, made by [[Condor Camera|Doris Camera]] around 1955.<REF> The advertisements mentioned in, {{Kokusan}}, p.356, are all dated 1955. </REF> |
== Original model == | == Original model == | ||
| − | The Doris Six is a horizontal folder, with folding struts inspired from the [[Ikonta]]. There is a low top housing covering all the top plate, with a hump offset to the right, containing the viewfinder. This arrangement looks like a reversed [[Carl Six]]. There is an accessory shoe on the left of the finder and an advance knob on the left end. The body release is on the right of the finder and the right end is occupied by some decorative knob, maybe a film reminder. It is unknown if the camera is single or dual format, allowing 4. | + | The Doris Six is a horizontal folder, with folding struts inspired from the [[Ikonta]]. There is a low top housing covering all the top plate, with a hump offset to the right, containing the viewfinder. This arrangement looks like a reversed [[Carl Six]]. There is an accessory shoe on the left of the finder and an advance knob on the left end. The body release is on the right of the finder and the right end is occupied by some decorative knob, maybe a film reminder. It is unknown if the camera is single or dual format, allowing 4.5×6 exposures. |
| − | In an advertisement | + | In an advertisement in {{AR}} May 1955,<REF> Advertisement reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.153. </REF> the Doris Six is offered for {{yen|8,800|1955}} with a Delta 75/3.5 lens and a synchronized shutter, giving B, 1–200 speeds and equipped with a self-timer. |
== Possible other versions == | == Possible other versions == | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{MK}} mentions a dual-format '''Doris Six II''' with a Doris Anastigmat 75/3.5 lens and a [[Convex]] shutter (B, 1–200), as well as a dual-format rangefinder model called "Doris IIIA" or more probably '''Doris Six IIIA'''.<REF> {{MK}}, pp.927–8. </REF> |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Item 637. | * {{Showa10}} Item 637. | ||
| − | * {{McKeown12}} Pp. | + | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.927–8. |
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 viewfinder folding]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 viewfinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 rangefinder folding]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 rangefinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: D]] | [[Category: D]] | ||
Revision as of 17:48, 10 July 2008
The Doris Six is a Japanese 6×6 folding camera, made by Doris Camera around 1955.[1]
Original model
The Doris Six is a horizontal folder, with folding struts inspired from the Ikonta. There is a low top housing covering all the top plate, with a hump offset to the right, containing the viewfinder. This arrangement looks like a reversed Carl Six. There is an accessory shoe on the left of the finder and an advance knob on the left end. The body release is on the right of the finder and the right end is occupied by some decorative knob, maybe a film reminder. It is unknown if the camera is single or dual format, allowing 4.5×6 exposures.
In an advertisement in Ars Camera May 1955,[2] the Doris Six is offered for ¥8,800 with a Delta 75/3.5 lens and a synchronized shutter, giving B, 1–200 speeds and equipped with a self-timer.
Possible other versions
McKeown mentions a dual-format Doris Six II with a Doris Anastigmat 75/3.5 lens and a Convex shutter (B, 1–200), as well as a dual-format rangefinder model called "Doris IIIA" or more probably Doris Six IIIA.[3]
Notes
- ↑ The advertisements mentioned in, Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.356, are all dated 1955.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.153.
- ↑ McKeown, pp.927–8.
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 637.
- 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.927–8.
