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| − | The '''Dox''' (ドックス) is a series of box cameras | + | The '''Dox''' (ドックス) is a series of Japanese box cameras distributed in 1950–2 by [[Yamashita|Chūō Shashin-yōhin]]. The name of the manufacturing company is unknown. |
| − | == Original model and New Hope | + | == Original model and Dox New Hope == |
| − | The ''' | + | The original '''Dox Camera''' (ドックスカメラ) was first announced in the October 1950 issue of {{ACA}}.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.355. </REF> An advertisement in {{AR}} July 1951 offers the camera for {{yen|850|1951}}.<REF> Advertisement reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.150. </REF> The picture looks exactly similar to the '''Dox New Hope''' featured in {{SUG}}.<REF> {{SUG}}, item 4123. </REF> |
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| + | The Dox New Hope is an ordinary box camera, taking both 6×9cm and 4.5×6cm exposures on [[120 film]]. The rear panel is hinged to the bottom for film loading and is locked by a spring-loaded latch at the top. It contains two uncovered red windows, offset to the left. | ||
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| + | There are two [[brilliant finder]]s, for horizontal and vertical pictures. A handle is diagonally attached to the top panel. The advance knob and release lever are on the photographer's right. The shutter gives B and 1/25 settings, selected by a small lever placed above the main release. The lens is a simple meniscus (roughly 90mm f/10),<REF> 90mm f/10: {{Kokusan}}, p.355. </REF> apparently placed behind the shutter. The name ''DOX–NEW HOPE'' is inscribed on a rectangular nameplate attached under the lens. | ||
== Dox New Six == | == Dox New Six == | ||
| − | The '''Dox New Six''' (ドックスニューシックス) is a | + | The '''Dox New Six''' (ドックスニューシックス) is a 6×6 version. It has only one brilliant finder in the middle, because of the square format. It is thus half way between a box and a [[pseudo TLR]]. It is equipped with a tripod thread. It was advertised in November 1951<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Ars Camera]],'' reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.150. </REF> for {{yen|1,300|1951}} with B and 1/25 speed settings and a 90/10 lens. |
== Dox III == | == Dox III == | ||
| − | The '''Dox III''' (ドックスⅢ型) is similar to the original Dox. It has a revised front plate, marked ''DOX'' or perhaps ''DOX III'' at the bottom and perhaps ''DCW'' at the top. It was advertised in December 1952<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Ars Camera]],'' reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. | + | The '''Dox III''' (ドックスⅢ型) is similar to the original Dox. It has a revised front plate, marked ''DOX'' or perhaps ''DOX III'' at the bottom and perhaps ''DCW'' at the top. It was advertised in December 1952<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Ars Camera]],'' reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.150. </REF> for {{yen|1,200|1952}} with B and 1/25 speed settings, an f/10 meniscus lens and three aperture settings: 11, 16 and 22. |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | * {{Showa10}} Items | + | * {{Showa10}} Items 616–9. |
* {{Zukan}} Item 4123. | * {{Zukan}} Item 4123. | ||
Revision as of 17:02, 2 November 2008
The Dox (ドックス) is a series of Japanese box cameras distributed in 1950–2 by Chūō Shashin-yōhin. The name of the manufacturing company is unknown.
Original model and Dox New Hope
The original Dox Camera (ドックスカメラ) was first announced in the October 1950 issue of Asahi Camera.[1] An advertisement in Ars Camera July 1951 offers the camera for ¥850.[2] The picture looks exactly similar to the Dox New Hope featured in Sugiyama.[3]
The Dox New Hope is an ordinary box camera, taking both 6×9cm and 4.5×6cm exposures on 120 film. The rear panel is hinged to the bottom for film loading and is locked by a spring-loaded latch at the top. It contains two uncovered red windows, offset to the left.
There are two brilliant finders, for horizontal and vertical pictures. A handle is diagonally attached to the top panel. The advance knob and release lever are on the photographer's right. The shutter gives B and 1/25 settings, selected by a small lever placed above the main release. The lens is a simple meniscus (roughly 90mm f/10),[4] apparently placed behind the shutter. The name DOX–NEW HOPE is inscribed on a rectangular nameplate attached under the lens.
Dox New Six
The Dox New Six (ドックスニューシックス) is a 6×6 version. It has only one brilliant finder in the middle, because of the square format. It is thus half way between a box and a pseudo TLR. It is equipped with a tripod thread. It was advertised in November 1951[5] for ¥1,300 with B and 1/25 speed settings and a 90/10 lens.
Dox III
The Dox III (ドックスⅢ型) is similar to the original Dox. It has a revised front plate, marked DOX or perhaps DOX III at the bottom and perhaps DCW at the top. It was advertised in December 1952[6] for ¥1,200 with B and 1/25 speed settings, an f/10 meniscus lens and three aperture settings: 11, 16 and 22.
Notes
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.355.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.150.
- ↑ Sugiyama, item 4123.
- ↑ 90mm f/10: Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.355.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Ars Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.150.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Ars Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.150.
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 616–9.
- 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 4123.
