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| − | '''Fujimoto''' is a Japanese company | + | '''Fujimoto''' is a Japanese company, founded in 1913 to make photogravure equipment. It was established as '''Fujimoto Seisakusho''' (藤本製作所, meaning Fujimoto Mfg Co) in 1933, began the production of cameras in 1934 and the production of enlargers in 1935. Its first camera was the [[Semi Prince]], distributed by [[Fukada Shōkai]], and the [[Semi Lucky]] introduced in 1937 was the first camera sold under its own name. The name Lucky is still used by Fujimoto for enlargers. The company began to make its own leaf shutters in 1940, with the Rapidex equipping the [[Semi Sport]]. All activity stopped in 1945. |
| − | In 1950 the company was revived as '''Fujimoto Shashinki Seisakusho''' (藤本写真機製作所, meaning Fujimoto Camera Mfg Co), also using the name '''Fujimoto Camera Works''' (藤本カメラワークス).<REF> {{McKeown}} lists "Fujimoto Camera Works" and "Fujimoto Mfg. Co." as two different companies, but this is a mistake. </REF> It | + | In 1950 the company was revived as '''Fujimoto Shashinki Seisakusho''' (藤本写真機製作所, meaning Fujimoto Camera Mfg. Co.), also using the name '''Fujimoto Camera Works''' (藤本カメラワークス).<REF> {{McKeown}} lists "Fujimoto Camera Works" and "Fujimoto Mfg. Co." as two different companies, but this is a mistake. </REF> It made a camera called [[Luck]] for a short time before dropping camera production. In 1966 the company became '''Fujimoto Shashin Kōgyō K.K.''' (藤本写真工業株式会社, the officially translation is Fujimoto Photo Industrial Co., Ltd.). |
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| + | The company still exists and makes lab systems, enlargers and slide projectors. | ||
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| − | + | The [[Semi Prince]] (1935–9) is said to be made by Fujimoto for the distributor [[Fukada Shōkai]]. However, original advertisements show the company name [[Prince|Prince Camera Works]].<REF> See the sources in the [[Semi Prince]] page. </REF> | |
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== Other == | == Other == | ||
Revision as of 11:36, 13 September 2006
Fujimoto is a Japanese company, founded in 1913 to make photogravure equipment. It was established as Fujimoto Seisakusho (藤本製作所, meaning Fujimoto Mfg Co) in 1933, began the production of cameras in 1934 and the production of enlargers in 1935. Its first camera was the Semi Prince, distributed by Fukada Shōkai, and the Semi Lucky introduced in 1937 was the first camera sold under its own name. The name Lucky is still used by Fujimoto for enlargers. The company began to make its own leaf shutters in 1940, with the Rapidex equipping the Semi Sport. All activity stopped in 1945.
In 1950 the company was revived as Fujimoto Shashinki Seisakusho (藤本写真機製作所, meaning Fujimoto Camera Mfg. Co.), also using the name Fujimoto Camera Works (藤本カメラワークス).[1] It made a camera called Luck for a short time before dropping camera production. In 1966 the company became Fujimoto Shashin Kōgyō K.K. (藤本写真工業株式会社, the officially translation is Fujimoto Photo Industrial Co., Ltd.).
The company still exists and makes lab systems, enlargers and slide projectors.
4.5×6 folders
- Semi Lucky (1937–9)
- Semi Sport (1940–3, sold again in 1949 by Nihon Kōki Kōgyō)
- Luck (1951–2)
The Semi Prince (1935–9) is said to be made by Fujimoto for the distributor Fukada Shōkai. However, original advertisements show the company name Prince Camera Works.[2]
Other
Other cameras named Prince are often attributed to Fujimoto:
- Prince, 6.5×9 folding plate
- Prince Peerless, 6.5×9 folding plate
- Pocket Prince, 4×6.5 folding
- Prince Flex, 6×6 TLR, probably made by Neumann & Heilemann
This is discussed in the Prince page.
Notes
- ↑ McKeown lists "Fujimoto Camera Works" and "Fujimoto Mfg. Co." as two different companies, but this is a mistake.
- ↑ See the sources in the Semi Prince page.
Printed 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.
- 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. 331–2, 572.
Links
In Japanese:
