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The '''Hogo Reflex''' is a Japanese SLR camera taking 6.5×9cm plates. It is only known from one single example, pictured in {{Sugiyama}}.<REF> {{Sugiyama}}, item 2010. </REF> | The '''Hogo Reflex''' is a Japanese SLR camera taking 6.5×9cm plates. It is only known from one single example, pictured in {{Sugiyama}}.<REF> {{Sugiyama}}, item 2010. </REF> | ||
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| + | The Hogo Reflex was inspired by the [[Auto Graflex]] Junior. The main body has a boxy shape. There is a viewing hood on top, hinged at the rear. The front standard is hanging below two rack-and-pinion bars, driven by a focusing wheel on the side. The recessed lensboard is covered by a flap hinged at the top. | ||
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| + | The camera has a focal plane shutter, reportedly giving T, B, 10–1000 speeds.<REF> Speeds: {{Sugiyama}}, item 2010. </REF> Various controls are visible on the right-hand side. There is a small plate attached to the front of the viewing hood, displaying the name ''HOGO REFLEX'' and a table probably explaining the speed settings. | ||
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| + | The surviving example reportedly has an [[Ica]] Anastigmat Dominar 120/4.5;<REF> {{Sugiyama}}, item 2010. </REF> it is not known if this equipment is original or not. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:36, 27 November 2014
The Hogo Reflex is a Japanese SLR camera taking 6.5×9cm plates. It is only known from one single example, pictured in Sugiyama.[1]
The Hogo Reflex was inspired by the Auto Graflex Junior. The main body has a boxy shape. There is a viewing hood on top, hinged at the rear. The front standard is hanging below two rack-and-pinion bars, driven by a focusing wheel on the side. The recessed lensboard is covered by a flap hinged at the top.
The camera has a focal plane shutter, reportedly giving T, B, 10–1000 speeds.[2] Various controls are visible on the right-hand side. There is a small plate attached to the front of the viewing hood, displaying the name HOGO REFLEX and a table probably explaining the speed settings.
The surviving example reportedly has an Ica Anastigmat Dominar 120/4.5;[3] it is not known if this equipment is original or not.
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Bibliography
- 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). P.392.
- 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 2010.
