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The '''Elliotte Ace''' is a 6×6 [[pseudo TLR]] camera, made in Japan around 1952.
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The '''Elliotte Ace''' is a 6×6 [[pseudo TLR]] camera, made in Japan around 1952.
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''See also the [[Elliotte plate folders]] from the early 1930s.''
  
 
== Maker and distributor ==
 
== Maker and distributor ==
The Elliotte Ace is attributed to [[Aloha|Aloha Optical Works]] by {{Sugiyama}} and {{McKeown}}.<REF> {{Sugiyama}}, item 2097, {{McKeown}}, p.&nbsp;45. </REF> The former source says that it was distributed by [[Ōhashi|Ōhashi Takeji Shōten]],<REF> {{Sugiyama}}, item 2097. The same is said in [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ERIOT_SPEC.htm this page at Japan Family Camera]. </REF> but {{Kokusan}} attributes the camera to the distributor [[Chiyoda Shōkai]].<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.&nbsp;347. </REF>
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The Elliotte Ace is attributed to [[Aloha|Aloha Optical Works]] by {{SUG}} and {{MK}}.<REF> {{SUG}}, item 2097, {{MK}}, p.45. </REF> The former source says that it was distributed by [[Ōhashi|Ōhashi Takeji Shōten]],<REF> {{SUG}}, item 2097. The same is said in [http://web.archive.org/web/20041130133534/http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ERIOT_SPEC.htm this page at Japan Family Camera]. </REF> but {{Kokusan}} attributes the camera to the distributor [[Chiyoda Shōkai]].<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.347. </REF>
  
The camera was featured in a news column of ''[[Ars Camera]]'' in January 1952, where it was perhaps called "Elliotte Flex" or "Elliotte Ref" (エリオットレフ).<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.&nbsp;347. The name is given as "Elliotte Ref" (エリオットレフ) in ''katakana'' and "Elliotte Flex" in Roman spelling. </REF>
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The camera was featured in a news column of {{AR}} in January 1952, where it was perhaps called "Elliotte Flex" or "Elliotte Ref" (エリオットレフ).<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.347. The name is given as "Elliotte Ref" (エリオットレフ) in ''katakana'' and "Elliotte Flex" in Roman spelling. </REF>
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
The Elliotte is shaped like a [[TLR|twin lens reflex]] and its body is much inspired by the [[Ricohflex (geared lens)|Ricohflex III]], but the viewing lens is not used for focusing. The advance knob is at the top of the right hand sideplate. The name ''Elliotte'' is inscribed in cursive letters above the front plate, in front of the viewing hood. The viewing lens is engraved ''ELLIOTTE'' too.
 
The Elliotte is shaped like a [[TLR|twin lens reflex]] and its body is much inspired by the [[Ricohflex (geared lens)|Ricohflex III]], but the viewing lens is not used for focusing. The advance knob is at the top of the right hand sideplate. The name ''Elliotte'' is inscribed in cursive letters above the front plate, in front of the viewing hood. The viewing lens is engraved ''ELLIOTTE'' too.
  
The two surviving examples observed so far have a Torionar Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens and an [[Apus]] shutter by Rokuoh-sha ([[Konica|Konishiroku]]).<REF> Example pictured in {{Sugiyama}}, item 2097, and example pictured in Takasaki, p.66 of {{KKS}} no.49. </REF> One of them has an ''A<small>CE</small>'' logo on the viewing hood, which is absent on the other.<REF> ''A<small>CE</small>'' logo: example pictured in {{Sugiyama}}, item 2097. </REF> The lens is focused by turning the front element. The Apus is dial-set and gives T, B, 25&ndash;100 speeds; the release lever is directly attached to the front of the shutter casing and the aperture scale is at the bottom. The lens and shutter certainly come from pre-1945 stocks of parts.
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The two surviving examples observed so far have a Torionar Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens and an [[Apus]] shutter by Rokuoh-sha ([[Konica|Konishiroku]]).<REF> Example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 2097, and example pictured in Takasaki, p.66 of {{KKS}} no.49. </REF> One of them has an ''A<small>CE</small>'' logo on the viewing hood, which is absent on the other.<REF> ''A<small>CE</small>'' logo: example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 2097. </REF> The lens is focused by turning the front element. The Apus is dial-set and gives T, B, 25–100 speeds; the release lever is directly attached to the front of the shutter casing and the aperture scale is at the bottom. The lens and shutter certainly come from pre-1945 stocks of parts.
  
[http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ERIOT_SPEC.htm This page at Japan Family Camera] says that two versions exist: the Elliotte I with an Apus, priced &yen;4,500, and the Elliotte II with a Durax (also by [[Konica|Konishiroku]]), priced &yen;5,500.<REF> The lens is mentioned as a 75/4.5 called ''Torio'' (トリオ), presumably a mistake for Torionar. </REF>
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[http://web.archive.org/web/20041130133534/http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ERIOT_SPEC.htm This page at Japan Family Camera] says that two versions exist: the Elliotte I with an [[Apus]], priced ¥4,500, and the Elliotte II with a [[Durax]] (also by [[Konica|Konishiroku]]), priced ¥5,500.<REF> The lens is mentioned as a 75/4.5 called ''Torio'' (トリオ), presumably a mistake for Torionar. </REF>
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
 
* {{Showa10}} Item 402.
 
* {{Showa10}} Item 402.
* {{McKeown12}} P.&nbsp;45.
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* {{McKeown12}} P.45.
 
* {{Zukan}} Item 2097.
 
* {{Zukan}} Item 2097.
* Takasaki Akio (高崎晶夫). "Kokusan 6×6cm-han nigan-refu A to Z" (国産6×6cm判二眼レフA to Z, Japanese 6×6cm TLR A to Z). {{KKS049}} Pp.64&ndash;73.
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* Takasaki Akio (高崎晶夫). "Kokusan 6×6cm-han nigan-refu A to Z" (国産6×6cm判二眼レフA to Z, Japanese 6×6cm TLR A to Z). {{KKS049}} Pp.64–73.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
In Japanese:
 
In Japanese:
* [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ERIOT_SPEC.htm Elliotte specifications] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera]
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20041130133534/http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ERIOT_SPEC.htm Elliotte specifications (archive.org)] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rd2h-ari/ Japan Family Camera]
  
 
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 pseudo TLR]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 pseudo TLR]]
 
[[Category: E|Elliotte Ace]]
 
[[Category: E|Elliotte Ace]]
[[Category: A|Ace, Elliotte]]
 

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Prewar and wartime models
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4.5×6 Binox | Maruso Refe
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Japanese true TLR ->
Japanese 6×6, 4.5×6, 3×4 and 4×4, 4×5 and 4×6.5 ->

The Elliotte Ace is a 6×6 pseudo TLR camera, made in Japan around 1952.

See also the Elliotte plate folders from the early 1930s.

Maker and distributor

The Elliotte Ace is attributed to Aloha Optical Works by Sugiyama and McKeown.[1] The former source says that it was distributed by Ōhashi Takeji Shōten,[2] but Kokusan kamera no rekishi attributes the camera to the distributor Chiyoda Shōkai.[3]

The camera was featured in a news column of Ars Camera in January 1952, where it was perhaps called "Elliotte Flex" or "Elliotte Ref" (エリオットレフ).[4]

Description

The Elliotte is shaped like a twin lens reflex and its body is much inspired by the Ricohflex III, but the viewing lens is not used for focusing. The advance knob is at the top of the right hand sideplate. The name Elliotte is inscribed in cursive letters above the front plate, in front of the viewing hood. The viewing lens is engraved ELLIOTTE too.

The two surviving examples observed so far have a Torionar Anastigmat 75mm f/4.5 lens and an Apus shutter by Rokuoh-sha (Konishiroku).[5] One of them has an ACE logo on the viewing hood, which is absent on the other.[6] The lens is focused by turning the front element. The Apus is dial-set and gives T, B, 25–100 speeds; the release lever is directly attached to the front of the shutter casing and the aperture scale is at the bottom. The lens and shutter certainly come from pre-1945 stocks of parts.

This page at Japan Family Camera says that two versions exist: the Elliotte I with an Apus, priced ¥4,500, and the Elliotte II with a Durax (also by Konishiroku), priced ¥5,500.[7]

Notes

  1. Sugiyama, item 2097, McKeown, p.45.
  2. Sugiyama, item 2097. The same is said in this page at Japan Family Camera.
  3. Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.347.
  4. Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.347. The name is given as "Elliotte Ref" (エリオットレフ) in katakana and "Elliotte Flex" in Roman spelling.
  5. Example pictured in Sugiyama, item 2097, and example pictured in Takasaki, p.66 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.49.
  6. ACE logo: example pictured in Sugiyama, item 2097.
  7. The lens is mentioned as a 75/4.5 called Torio (トリオ), presumably a mistake for Torionar.

Bibliography

Links

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