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− | The '''Gold plate folders''' are Japanese folding cameras taking 6. | + | The '''Gold plate folders''' are Japanese folding cameras taking 6.5×9cm pictures. They were distributed from 1935 to 1937 by [[Yamashita|Yamashita Yūjirō Shōten]],<REF> Dates: advertisements listed in {{Kokusan}}, p.336. </REF> it is not known if they are related to the company [[Gold Camera|Gold Camera Kōgyōsho]]. At least three models were sold, quite different one from the other. |
== The B Gold == | == The B Gold == | ||
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|| ''Extract of a Gold leaflet: B Gold model. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | || ''Extract of a Gold leaflet: B Gold model. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | ||
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− | The '''B Gold''' (B型ゴールド) has single extension bellows and no movement ability. The focusing goes down to 1'5" (1尺5寸), it is not known if it is driven by a focusing lever or if the front standard is simply pulled forward by hand. The lens is an f/6.8 Rapid or Rapid Rectilinear (R.R.) and the shutter has B, 25, 50 settings. The shutter plate is inscribed ''Gold'' at the top. The B Gold was sold for {{yen|15|1935}} with three plate holders, a film-pack adapter and a soft release. It appeared for the same price in advertisements by [[Yamashita]] dated July 1935 and March 1936, with no mention of the model name.<REF> Advertisements published in ''[[Asahi Camera]],'' reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. | + | The '''B Gold''' (B型ゴールド) has single extension bellows and no movement ability. The focusing goes down to 1'5" (1尺5寸), it is not known if it is driven by a focusing lever or if the front standard is simply pulled forward by hand. The lens is an f/6.8 Rapid or Rapid Rectilinear (R.R.) and the shutter has B, 25, 50 settings. The shutter plate is inscribed ''Gold'' at the top. The B Gold was sold for {{yen|15|1935}} with three plate holders, a film-pack adapter and a soft release. It appeared for the same price in advertisements by [[Yamashita]] dated July 1935 and March 1936, with no mention of the model name.<REF> Advertisements published in ''[[Asahi Camera]],'' reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.71. </REF> |
== The A Gold == | == The A Gold == | ||
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<br>''Gold Camera logo. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | <br>''Gold Camera logo. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | ||
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− | The '''f/6.3 model''' has "one-and-a-half" extension bellows (一段半伸). The lens is a | + | The '''f/6.3 model''' has "one-and-a-half" extension bellows (一段半伸). The lens is a Trionar<REF name="trionar" /> f/6.3 and the shutter is an [[Elka|Elka C]] giving T, B, 10–150 speeds. The shutter plate is inscribed ''ELKA–C'' at the bottom and ''Patent~Pending'' at the top, with a logo on the right. This model cost {{yen|30|1936}} with three plate holders, a film-pack adapter and a soft release. |
− | The '''f/4.5 model''' has double extension bellows. The lens is a Lucomar f/4.5 and the shutter is a [[Rulex|Rulex D]] giving T, B, | + | The '''f/4.5 model''' has double extension bellows. The lens is a Lucomar f/4.5 and the shutter is a [[Rulex|Rulex D]] giving T, B, 25–150 speeds and made by [[Neumann & Heilemann]]. The choice of a shutter having lesser features is unexplained. The price was ¥38 with the same accessories as cited above. |
− | In an advertisement by [[Yamashita]] dated March 1936,<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Asahi Camera]],'' reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. | + | In an advertisement by [[Yamashita]] dated March 1936,<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Asahi Camera]],'' reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.71. </REF> the price of the Lucomar f/4.5 model rose to {{yen|45|1936}}, and an intermediate model appeared with a Trionar<REF name="trionar"> Name inferred from the ''katakana'' トリオナー. </REF> f/4.5 lens and an [[Elka]] shutter giving T, B, 25–100 speeds, for {{yen|38|1936}}. A version is also reported with a Trionar<REF name="trionar" /> f/4.5 lens and an [[Elka|Elka B]] shutter (T, B, 5–200).<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.336. </REF> |
One surviving example of the A Gold has been observed. The name ''G<small>OLD</small>'' is embossed in the leather of the folding bed and of the ground glass hood. There is a round metal plate riveted to the right hand side, certainly showing the ''GOLD CAMERA'' logo. | One surviving example of the A Gold has been observed. The name ''G<small>OLD</small>'' is embossed in the leather of the folding bed and of the ground glass hood. There is a round metal plate riveted to the right hand side, certainly showing the ''GOLD CAMERA'' logo. | ||
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The '''Special Gold''' (スペシャルゴールド) has double extension bellows and vertical movement ability. The focusing is by rack-and-pinion driven by a wheel on the right. There is a round plate on the left hand side with a ''Gold'' marking. Three versions were offered: | The '''Special Gold''' (スペシャルゴールド) has double extension bellows and vertical movement ability. The focusing is by rack-and-pinion driven by a wheel on the right. There is a round plate on the left hand side with a ''Gold'' marking. Three versions were offered: | ||
− | * Lucomar f/4.5 lens, [[Rulex|Rulex B]] shutter, T, B, | + | * Lucomar f/4.5 lens, [[Rulex|Rulex B]] shutter, T, B, 5–150 speeds (¥50); |
− | * [[Friedrich|Corygon]] f/4.5 lens, [[Compur]] shutter, T, B, | + | * [[Friedrich|Corygon]] f/4.5 lens, [[Compur]] shutter, T, B, 1–250 speeds, self-timer ({{yen|85|1936}}); |
− | * [[Friedrich|Corygon]] f/4.5 lens, [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter, T, B, | + | * [[Friedrich|Corygon]] f/4.5 lens, [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter, T, B, 1–400 speeds, self-timer ({{yen|85|1936}}). |
− | In the March 1936 advertisement cited above,<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Asahi Camera]] | + | In the March 1936 advertisement cited above,<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.71. </REF> the Lucomar f/4.5 model disappeared and the other prices were unchanged. Versions with a Lucomar f/6.3 or f/4.5 lens and a [[Rulex|Rulex D]] shutter are reported.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.336. </REF> |
== Notes == | == Notes == |
Revision as of 19:59, 6 January 2008
The Gold plate folders are Japanese folding cameras taking 6.5×9cm pictures. They were distributed from 1935 to 1937 by Yamashita Yūjirō Shōten,[1] it is not known if they are related to the company Gold Camera Kōgyōsho. At least three models were sold, quite different one from the other.
The B Gold
Extract of a Gold leaflet: B Gold model. (Image rights) |
The B Gold (B型ゴールド) has single extension bellows and no movement ability. The focusing goes down to 1'5" (1尺5寸), it is not known if it is driven by a focusing lever or if the front standard is simply pulled forward by hand. The lens is an f/6.8 Rapid or Rapid Rectilinear (R.R.) and the shutter has B, 25, 50 settings. The shutter plate is inscribed Gold at the top. The B Gold was sold for ¥15 with three plate holders, a film-pack adapter and a soft release. It appeared for the same price in advertisements by Yamashita dated July 1935 and March 1936, with no mention of the model name.[2]
The A Gold
Extract of a Gold leaflet: A Gold model. (Image rights) |
The A Gold (A型ゴールド) has rack-and-pinion focusing controlled by a small wheel on the photographer's left. There is no movement ability.
Gold Camera logo. (Image rights)
The f/6.3 model has "one-and-a-half" extension bellows (一段半伸). The lens is a Trionar[3] f/6.3 and the shutter is an Elka C giving T, B, 10–150 speeds. The shutter plate is inscribed ELKA–C at the bottom and Patent~Pending at the top, with a logo on the right. This model cost ¥30 with three plate holders, a film-pack adapter and a soft release.
The f/4.5 model has double extension bellows. The lens is a Lucomar f/4.5 and the shutter is a Rulex D giving T, B, 25–150 speeds and made by Neumann & Heilemann. The choice of a shutter having lesser features is unexplained. The price was ¥38 with the same accessories as cited above.
In an advertisement by Yamashita dated March 1936,[4] the price of the Lucomar f/4.5 model rose to ¥45, and an intermediate model appeared with a Trionar[3] f/4.5 lens and an Elka shutter giving T, B, 25–100 speeds, for ¥38. A version is also reported with a Trionar[3] f/4.5 lens and an Elka B shutter (T, B, 5–200).[5]
One surviving example of the A Gold has been observed. The name GOLD is embossed in the leather of the folding bed and of the ground glass hood. There is a round metal plate riveted to the right hand side, certainly showing the GOLD CAMERA logo.
The Special Gold
Extract of a Gold leaflet: Special Gold model. (Image rights) |
The Special Gold (スペシャルゴールド) has double extension bellows and vertical movement ability. The focusing is by rack-and-pinion driven by a wheel on the right. There is a round plate on the left hand side with a Gold marking. Three versions were offered:
- Lucomar f/4.5 lens, Rulex B shutter, T, B, 5–150 speeds (¥50);
- Corygon f/4.5 lens, Compur shutter, T, B, 1–250 speeds, self-timer (¥85);
- Corygon f/4.5 lens, Compur-Rapid shutter, T, B, 1–400 speeds, self-timer (¥85).
In the March 1936 advertisement cited above,[6] the Lucomar f/4.5 model disappeared and the other prices were unchanged. Versions with a Lucomar f/6.3 or f/4.5 lens and a Rulex D shutter are reported.[7]
Notes
- ↑ Dates: advertisements listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.336.
- ↑ Advertisements published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.71.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Name inferred from the katakana トリオナー.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.71.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.336.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.71.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.336.
Bibliography
- Anonymous company. Leaflet for the Gold Camera. Date not indicated. Document reproduced in this Flickr album by Rebollo_fr.
- 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 102–3.
These cameras are not listed in Sugiyama.