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| + | The '''Doris Six''' is a Japanese 6×6cm 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 and Doris Six II == |
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. | 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 {{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. | 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. | ||
| + | <!-- {{MK}} mentions a dual-format '''Doris Six II''' with a Doris Anastigmat 75/3.5 lens and a [[Convex]] shutter (B, 1–200).<REF> {{MK}}, pp.927–8. </REF> | ||
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| − | == | + | == The Doris III == |
| − | + | The '''Doris III''' and '''Doris IIIA''' are redesigned versions with an [[uncoupled rangefinder]]. The top plate is extremely similar to that of the [[Sister Six, Crystar Six and Super Naiku|Crystar Six IIIA]]. In view of similar episodes involving the [[Condor Camera|Doris Camera]] company (later [[Condor Camera]]), it seems clear that it was the Doris that copied the Crystar, not the reverse.<REF> [[Condor Camera]] is famous for having made a cheap copy of the [[Nikon S2]] called [[Condor (35mm)|Condor]], and the previous [[Semi Doris]] was already a copy of the [[Pearl (I), II and III|Pearl II]]. </REF> | |
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| + | === Description === | ||
| + | The windows for the rangefinder and viewfinder are grouped inside a rectangular frame. The small second image window is square and is almost centered at the front of the top housing. The common eyepiece is offset to the right — as seen by the photographer. There is a slider at the front, moving a frame inside the viewfinder window, to indicate the field of view for 4.5×6cm exposures. The rangefinder is controlled by a wheel falling under the user's left thumb. The accessory shoe is offset to the left, and the folding bed release is just in front of it. The advance knob and release button are placed the same as on the previous models. The top cover has a ''DORIS'' logo in double-struck letters, and the model name ''<small>DORIS–Ⅲ</small>'' or ''<small>DORIS–ⅢA</small>'' engraved underneath, together with a four-digit serial number. | ||
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| + | The main body is similar to that of the previous Doris Six. The ''DORIS'' logo is embossed inside an oval on the leather covering of the front door. There is perhaps a logo engraved inside the folding struts as well. | ||
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| + | The back is hinged to the right, and retained by a sliding bar on the left. There are two rectangular red windows, one for each format, protected by individual covers sliding horizontally. The frame size ''4.5 X 6'' or ''6 X 6'' is engraved next to each window. The camera was supplied with a removable mask to insert in the exposure chamber for 4.5×6cm exposures.<REF> Example observed in an online auction. </REF> | ||
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| + | The ever-ready case is made of brown leather and has the ''DORIS'' logo inside an oval embossed at the front. | ||
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| + | === Actual examples === | ||
| + | The Doris III is known from a single example, with a serial number in the 22xx range. This particular camera is missing a part at the top right, either a decorative flange or a film reminder. It has an unknown shutter with self-timer and PC synch socket. Its lens is a front-cell focusing 80mm f/3.5; it is perhaps called Delta but this is unconfirmed. | ||
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| + | At least two actual examples of the Doris IIIA are known. The difference with the III is certainly in the lens and shutter equipment, though this is unconfirmed. | ||
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| + | The camera pictured in {{SUG}} has an F.C. Quick 80mm f/3.5 front-cell focusing lens.<REF> Example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 1295. The same information is repeated in {{MK}}, pp.927–8. </REF> Its shutter is a Helio, said to give B, 1–200 speeds, with a self-timer and a PC synch socket. The name ''HELIO'' is engraved at the base of the speed ring; the front plate is black with a slightly conical shape and has depth-of-field indications. The camera has a decorative flange at the right end of the top cover, and its advance knob slightly differs from that of the Doris III. | ||
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| + | The other camera has a serial number in the 29xx range; its lens and shutter equipment is unknown.<REF> Example observed in an online auction. </REF> It is missing the flange at the top right, and has the same advance knob as the camera with F.C. Quick and Helio. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* {{Showa10}} Item 637. | * {{Showa10}} Item 637. | ||
* {{McKeown12}} Pp.927–8. | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.927–8. | ||
| + | * {{Zukan}} Items 1294–5. | ||
[[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 21:09, 6 January 2011
The Doris Six is a Japanese 6×6cm folding camera, made by Doris Camera around 1955.[1]
Contents
Original model and Doris Six II
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.
The Doris III
The Doris III and Doris IIIA are redesigned versions with an uncoupled rangefinder. The top plate is extremely similar to that of the Crystar Six IIIA. In view of similar episodes involving the Doris Camera company (later Condor Camera), it seems clear that it was the Doris that copied the Crystar, not the reverse.[3]
Description
The windows for the rangefinder and viewfinder are grouped inside a rectangular frame. The small second image window is square and is almost centered at the front of the top housing. The common eyepiece is offset to the right — as seen by the photographer. There is a slider at the front, moving a frame inside the viewfinder window, to indicate the field of view for 4.5×6cm exposures. The rangefinder is controlled by a wheel falling under the user's left thumb. The accessory shoe is offset to the left, and the folding bed release is just in front of it. The advance knob and release button are placed the same as on the previous models. The top cover has a DORIS logo in double-struck letters, and the model name DORIS–Ⅲ or DORIS–ⅢA engraved underneath, together with a four-digit serial number.
The main body is similar to that of the previous Doris Six. The DORIS logo is embossed inside an oval on the leather covering of the front door. There is perhaps a logo engraved inside the folding struts as well.
The back is hinged to the right, and retained by a sliding bar on the left. There are two rectangular red windows, one for each format, protected by individual covers sliding horizontally. The frame size 4.5 X 6 or 6 X 6 is engraved next to each window. The camera was supplied with a removable mask to insert in the exposure chamber for 4.5×6cm exposures.[4]
The ever-ready case is made of brown leather and has the DORIS logo inside an oval embossed at the front.
Actual examples
The Doris III is known from a single example, with a serial number in the 22xx range. This particular camera is missing a part at the top right, either a decorative flange or a film reminder. It has an unknown shutter with self-timer and PC synch socket. Its lens is a front-cell focusing 80mm f/3.5; it is perhaps called Delta but this is unconfirmed.
At least two actual examples of the Doris IIIA are known. The difference with the III is certainly in the lens and shutter equipment, though this is unconfirmed.
The camera pictured in Sugiyama has an F.C. Quick 80mm f/3.5 front-cell focusing lens.[5] Its shutter is a Helio, said to give B, 1–200 speeds, with a self-timer and a PC synch socket. The name HELIO is engraved at the base of the speed ring; the front plate is black with a slightly conical shape and has depth-of-field indications. The camera has a decorative flange at the right end of the top cover, and its advance knob slightly differs from that of the Doris III.
The other camera has a serial number in the 29xx range; its lens and shutter equipment is unknown.[6] It is missing the flange at the top right, and has the same advance knob as the camera with F.C. Quick and Helio.
Notes
- ↑ The advertisements mentioned in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.356, are all dated 1955.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.153.
- ↑ Condor Camera is famous for having made a cheap copy of the Nikon S2 called Condor, and the previous Semi Doris was already a copy of the Pearl II.
- ↑ Example observed in an online auction.
- ↑ Example pictured in Sugiyama, item 1295. The same information is repeated in McKeown, pp.927–8.
- ↑ Example observed in an online auction.
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.
- 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. Items 1294–5.
