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The production of the Gil was resumed after the war by [[Roto | Ropolo]], Torino as [[Ro-To Juve]]. | The production of the Gil was resumed after the war by [[Roto | Ropolo]], Torino as [[Ro-To Juve]]. | ||
| − | The meaning of the name '''Gil''' is somewhat unclear. Some | + | The meaning of the name '''Gil''' is somewhat unclear. Some sources report it was derived from the name of one of the Durst brothers, '''Gil'''bert, where other sources say it was chosen to recall the fascist youth organization [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovent%C3%B9_Italiana_del_Littorio GIL]. |
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*Viewfinder: Double [[brilliant finder]] type | *Viewfinder: Double [[brilliant finder]] type | ||
*Lens: Incisar 105mm f/11 - f/16 meniscus type | *Lens: Incisar 105mm f/11 - f/16 meniscus type | ||
| − | *Shutter: [[Shutter#Guillotine_shutter | | + | *Shutter: [[Shutter#Guillotine_shutter | guillotine]] type - speeds 1/30 second, B - no flash sync |
*Dimensions: 81×102×115 mm | *Dimensions: 81×102×115 mm | ||
*Weight: 490g | *Weight: 490g | ||
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*With or without a film-advance reminder arrow printed vertically on front plate | *With or without a film-advance reminder arrow printed vertically on front plate | ||
| − | Most of these | + | Most of these variations can be found variously combined in different Gil examples. |
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| Durst Gil image by Davide Cavallaro (Image rights) |
The Durst Gil is a box camera produced by Durst Phototecnick A.G.
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Description
The Gil was the first camera produced by Durst. Its production started in 1938 and ended between 1942 and 1943, when the factory was compelled to switch to war production. It takes 8 exposures 6×9 cm on 120 film. The production of the Gil was resumed after the war by Ropolo, Torino as Ro-To Juve.
The meaning of the name Gil is somewhat unclear. Some sources report it was derived from the name of one of the Durst brothers, Gilbert, where other sources say it was chosen to recall the fascist youth organization GIL.
Specifications
- Type: box camera
- Film: 120
- Viewfinder: Double brilliant finder type
- Lens: Incisar 105mm f/11 - f/16 meniscus type
- Shutter: guillotine type - speeds 1/30 second, B - no flash sync
- Dimensions: 81×102×115 mm
- Weight: 490g
Variants
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| Durst Gil, without closing latches image by Davide Cavallaro (Image rights) |
Several variants of this camera has been produced:
- Front plate printings in Italian, German, English or Swedish; also in black or light-brown colour.
- With or without closing latches.
- Film-advance knob either flat and leather-filled or concave and nickel-plated.
- Shutter speed marked either 1/25 or 1/30
- With or without a film-advance reminder arrow printed vertically on front plate
Most of these variations can be found variously combined in different Gil examples.
Links
In Italian:
- Durst GIL at Storia in soffitta.
- Photos of Bozano destroyed by allied bombing, 1944, made with a Durst Gil, at Alto Adige
