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| + | The '''First Reflex''' is a Japanese 6×6 TLR, made from late 1938 to 1944.<REF> Dates: advertisements and articles listed in {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> It was certainly made by [[Petri|Kuribayashi]] and was advertised by First Camera Works (certainly another name for [[Minagawa|Minagawa Shōten]]) then by [[Banno|Banno Bōeki]]). | ||
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| + | == Description == | ||
| + | The First Reflex is a 6×6 TLR, with semi-automatic film advance. The focusing is done by moving the front plate back and forth. The film advance is probably semi-automatic. The focusing and film advance knobs are on the photographer's right, and there is a round exposure counter window at the top of the right-hand side plate. The focusing knob is surrounded by a depth-of-field plate. | ||
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| + | There is a magnifying glass hinged to the back of the viewing hood. There is also a mirror for eye-level reflex viewing, which is deployed by a small lever situated on the right-hand side of the viewing hood. | ||
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| + | The back is hinged to the top and has an exposure table (written in English). It also contains a red window, sometimes located under the exposure table and sometimes under the bottom of the camera, used to set the position of the first exposure. | ||
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| + | The nameplate is shaped like the nameplate of the early [[Rolleicord]] and is inscribed ''First Reflex.'' The viewing hood has a ''First <small>CAMERA WORKS</small>'' logo. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Items 214–6. | * {{Showa10}} Items 214–6. | ||
| + | * {{Baird Petri}} Pp. 20 and 102–6. | ||
* {{Inquiry1943}} Items 112–3. | * {{Inquiry1943}} Items 112–3. | ||
* {{Kakaku1940}} | * {{Kakaku1940}} | ||
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* {{McKeown12}} Pp. 577–8. | * {{McKeown12}} Pp. 577–8. | ||
* {{Zukan}} Item 2007. | * {{Zukan}} Item 2007. | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
| + | In English: | ||
| + | * [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/Tokiwa.html First Reflex and Firstflex TLR cameras] at Barry Toogood's [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/ tlr-cameras.com] (with [http://www.tlr-cameras.com/Japanese/slides/First%20Reflex.html pictures of the First Reflex]) | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 TLR]] | ||
[[Category: Kuribayashi]] | [[Category: Kuribayashi]] | ||
[[Category: F]] | [[Category: F]] | ||
Revision as of 18:07, 31 March 2007
The First Reflex is a Japanese 6×6 TLR, made from late 1938 to 1944.[1] It was certainly made by Kuribayashi and was advertised by First Camera Works (certainly another name for Minagawa Shōten) then by Banno Bōeki).
Contents
Description
The First Reflex is a 6×6 TLR, with semi-automatic film advance. The focusing is done by moving the front plate back and forth. The film advance is probably semi-automatic. The focusing and film advance knobs are on the photographer's right, and there is a round exposure counter window at the top of the right-hand side plate. The focusing knob is surrounded by a depth-of-field plate.
There is a magnifying glass hinged to the back of the viewing hood. There is also a mirror for eye-level reflex viewing, which is deployed by a small lever situated on the right-hand side of the viewing hood.
The back is hinged to the top and has an exposure table (written in English). It also contains a red window, sometimes located under the exposure table and sometimes under the bottom of the camera, used to set the position of the first exposure.
The nameplate is shaped like the nameplate of the early Rolleicord and is inscribed First Reflex. The viewing hood has a First CAMERA WORKS logo.
Notes
- ↑ Dates: advertisements and articles listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
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 214–6.
- Baird, John R. Collectors guide to Kuribayashi-Petri Cameras. Grantsburg, WI (USA): Centennial Photo Service, 1991. ISBN 0-931838-16-9. Pp. 20 and 102–6.
- "Kokusan shashinki no genjōchōsa" (国産写真機ノ現状調査, Inquiry into Japanese cameras), listing Japanese camera production as of April 1943. Reproduced in Supuringu kamera de ikou: Zen 69 kishu no shōkai to tsukaikata (スプリングカメラでいこう: 全69機種の紹介と使い方, Let's try spring cameras: Presentation and use of 69 machines). Tokyo: Shashinkogyo Syuppan-sha, 2004. ISBN 4-87956-072-3. Pp.180–7. Items 112–3.
- Template:Kakaku1940
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). Pp. 39 and 54 (brief mentions only).
- 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. 577–8.
- 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. Item 2007.
Links
In English:
- First Reflex and Firstflex TLR cameras at Barry Toogood's tlr-cameras.com (with pictures of the First Reflex)
