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− | '''Fujimoto''' is a Japanese company that still exists, making lab systems, enlargers and slide projectors. It was founded in 1913 to make photogravure equipment. It established as Fujimoto Mfg Co (Fujimoto Seisakusho, 藤本製作所) in 1933, began the production of cameras in 1934 and the production of enlargers in 1935. Some cameras were distributed by the [[Fukada Shōkai]] (深田商会) company. All activity stopped in 1945. In 1950 it was revived as Fujimoto Camera Mfg Co (Fujimoto Shashinki Seisakusho, 藤本写真機製作所). It very soon dropped the production of cameras, and it became Fujimoto Photo Industries Co Ltd (Fujimoto Shashin Kōgyō Kabushiki Kaisha, 藤本写真工業株式会社) in 1966. | + | '''Fujimoto''' is a Japanese company that still exists, making lab systems, enlargers and slide projectors. It was founded in 1913 to make photogravure equipment. It was established as '''Fujimoto Mfg Co''' ('''Fujimoto Seisakusho''', 藤本製作所) in 1933, began the production of cameras in 1934 and the production of enlargers in 1935. Some cameras were distributed by the [[Fukada Shōkai]] (深田商会) company. All activity stopped in 1945. In 1950 it was revived as '''Fujimoto Camera Mfg Co''' ('''Fujimoto Shashinki Seisakusho''', 藤本写真機製作所). It very soon dropped the production of cameras, and it became '''Fujimoto Photo Industries Co Ltd''' ('''Fujimoto Shashin Kōgyō Kabushiki Kaisha''', 藤本写真工業株式会社) in 1966. |
− | == 4. | + | == 4.5×6 folders == |
− | * [[Semi Prince]] (1934), with Schneider lenses and German shutters,distributed by Fukada Shōkai | + | * [[Semi Prince]] (1934), with [[Schneider]] lenses and German shutters,distributed by Fukada Shōkai |
* Semi Lucky (1934), first with Schneider lenses and German shutters, also exists with [[Neumann & Heilemann]] Radionar 7.5cm/4.5 and Neumann & Heilemann Perfekt shutter to 1/250 | * Semi Lucky (1934), first with Schneider lenses and German shutters, also exists with [[Neumann & Heilemann]] Radionar 7.5cm/4.5 and Neumann & Heilemann Perfekt shutter to 1/250 | ||
* [[Semi Sport]] (1940), Fujimoto Rapidex shutter | * [[Semi Sport]] (1940), Fujimoto Rapidex shutter | ||
* Semi Luck (1950) | * Semi Luck (1950) | ||
− | McKeown lists the Semi Lucky under "K.S. Fabrik", together with a Semi Rosen (probably related to the [[Proud]] company). A Semi Prince case has been observed with ''K.S.U.'' embossed in the back. | + | McKeown lists the Semi Lucky under "K.S. Fabrik", together with a Semi Rosen (probably related to the [[Proud]] company). A Semi Prince case has been observed with ''K.S.U.'' embossed in the back, and a ''K.S.'' logo has been observed on a [[Vero Four]]. |
The name Lucky is still used by Fujimoto for enlargers. | The name Lucky is still used by Fujimoto for enlargers. | ||
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== Other == | == Other == | ||
Other cameras named [[Prince]] are often attributed to [[Fujimoto]]: | Other cameras named [[Prince]] are often attributed to [[Fujimoto]]: | ||
− | * Prince, 6. | + | * Prince, 6.5×9 folding plate |
− | * [[Prince Peerless]], 6. | + | * [[Prince Peerless]], 6.5×9 folding plate |
− | * Pocket Prince, | + | * Pocket Prince, 4×6.5 folding |
− | * [[Prince Flex]], | + | * [[Prince Flex]], 6×6 TLR, probably made by [[Neumann & Heilemann]] |
This is discussed in the [[Prince]] page. | This is discussed in the [[Prince]] page. | ||
Revision as of 10:20, 4 June 2006
Fujimoto is a Japanese company that still exists, making lab systems, enlargers and slide projectors. It was founded in 1913 to make photogravure equipment. It was established as Fujimoto Mfg Co (Fujimoto Seisakusho, 藤本製作所) in 1933, began the production of cameras in 1934 and the production of enlargers in 1935. Some cameras were distributed by the Fukada Shōkai (深田商会) company. All activity stopped in 1945. In 1950 it was revived as Fujimoto Camera Mfg Co (Fujimoto Shashinki Seisakusho, 藤本写真機製作所). It very soon dropped the production of cameras, and it became Fujimoto Photo Industries Co Ltd (Fujimoto Shashin Kōgyō Kabushiki Kaisha, 藤本写真工業株式会社) in 1966.
4.5×6 folders
- Semi Prince (1934), with Schneider lenses and German shutters,distributed by Fukada Shōkai
- Semi Lucky (1934), first with Schneider lenses and German shutters, also exists with Neumann & Heilemann Radionar 7.5cm/4.5 and Neumann & Heilemann Perfekt shutter to 1/250
- Semi Sport (1940), Fujimoto Rapidex shutter
- Semi Luck (1950)
McKeown lists the Semi Lucky under "K.S. Fabrik", together with a Semi Rosen (probably related to the Proud company). A Semi Prince case has been observed with K.S.U. embossed in the back, and a K.S. logo has been observed on a Vero Four.
The name Lucky is still used by Fujimoto for enlargers.
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.
Links
- History at the Fujimoto corporate site, in Japanese