Difference between revisions of "Halina Prefect"
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| − | The Prefect has a spring-loaded cover on the red window, labeled "Empire Made" | + | The Prefect has a spring-loaded cover on the [[red window]], labeled "Empire Made" |
(at the time, a euphemism for Hong Kong - British territory until handed back to | (at the time, a euphemism for Hong Kong - British territory until handed back to | ||
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| − | A similar camera, with the same body and lens, was the Halina Viceroy, of 1960. | + | A similar camera, with the same body and lens, was the [[Halina Viceroy]], of 1960. |
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Revision as of 23:53, 7 April 2008
The Prefect was a Pseudo TLR-format roll film box camera produced by Haking's in Hong Kong from around 1957. Takes 12 frames on 120 film. Haking's Double Meniscus f.8 lens, with f.8,f.11 and f.16 stops. B & I shutter settings, with flash synch.
The Prefect has a spring-loaded cover on the red window, labeled "Empire Made" (at the time, a euphemism for Hong Kong - British territory until handed back to the P.R.C. in 1997) and an unusual catch holding the back shut. The catch has a rotating plate, centred on the tripod bush; turning this plate uncovers a sprung steel finger, which lifts, releasing a pin attached to the bottom edge of the back, allowing it to open.
A similar camera, with the same body and lens, was the Halina Viceroy, of 1960.
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Base, showing catch (Image rights) |
Front view, hood closed. (Image rights) |
