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+ | The '''Homer No.1''' is a Japanese [[subminiature]] camera producing ten 14x14mm images on a roll of 17.5mm film. It was a more modern version of the [[Hit-type cameras]], certainly made in the 1960s. It was distributed and perhaps manufactured by [[Kambayashi]].<REF> The company name "Kambayashi & Co., Ltd." appears on the English user manual reproduced in [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/manuals/homer1.htm this page at Submin.com]. </REF> The '''Petit''' is a name variant of the same camera. | ||
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+ | == Description == | ||
+ | The Homer No.1 has a rectangular styling, similar to the simple viewfinder cameras of the 1960s. It is made of plastic and metal, and has a gray finish with grayish leatherette. The viewfinder is integrated in the top housing. The film is advanced by a wheel at the rear, moved by the photographer's left thumb. The rear half of the camera is removable for film loading, together with the spool holders and crude advance mechanism. It is locked by sliding bars at both ends, and has an uncovered square window in the middle. | ||
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+ | The lens is fixed-focus and has no marking. The aperture is selected by a two-position lever atop the lens barrel, and there are drawings of a cloudy or sunny landscape on either side of the viewfinder, serving as indications for the use of this control. The [[everset]] shutter takes instant exposures only. The mention ''MADE IN JAPAN'' is inscribed on the shutter plate, below the lens. | ||
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== Variations == | == Variations == | ||
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The [[Toyoca Ace]], also sold as the Homer 16, might be an evolution of the Homer No.1. | The [[Toyoca Ace]], also sold as the Homer 16, might be an evolution of the Homer No.1. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{McKeown12}} Pp.240 and 455. | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.240 and 455. | ||
* {{Zukan}} Item 5113. | * {{Zukan}} Item 5113. | ||
These cameras are not listed in {{Kokusan}}. | These cameras are not listed in {{Kokusan}}. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
In English: | In English: | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/KAMBAYASHI-Japan-HOMER-No.1/AI-1-21022 Homer No.1], lot no.429 of [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Cameras/Past-Auctions/Auction-1/ auction no.1 (November 15, 2002)] by Westlicht Photographica Auction (now [https://www.leitz-auction.com/auction/en/home Leitz Photographica Auction]) |
* [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/homer/index.htm Homer] and [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/petit/index.htm Petit] at [http://www.submin.com/ Submin.com]; also has [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/manuals/homer1.htm English instructions for the Homer No.1] | * [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/homer/index.htm Homer] and [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/petit/index.htm Petit] at [http://www.submin.com/ Submin.com]; also has [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/manuals/homer1.htm English instructions for the Homer No.1] | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | <!--Commented out link, page no longer present/available, please remove if not returned by 9/2023 * [http://www.lchr.org/a/12/9m/homer1.html Homer cameras] in [http://www.lchr.org/a/12/9m/index-2.html Moshe Bar-El's camera collection] --> |
* [http://www.subclub.org/shop/homer.htm Homer cameras], and brief mention of the Petit among [http://www.subclub.org/shop/175mm.htm 17.5mm film cameras] at [http://www.subclub.org/ Subclub.org] | * [http://www.subclub.org/shop/homer.htm Homer cameras], and brief mention of the Petit among [http://www.subclub.org/shop/175mm.htm 17.5mm film cameras] at [http://www.subclub.org/ Subclub.org] | ||
* [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/Submin/homer.htm Homer No.1] in [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/ Nigel Richards' website] | * [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/Submin/homer.htm Homer No.1] in [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/ Nigel Richards' website] | ||
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In French: | In French: | ||
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=364 Homer No.1] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.com] by Sylvain Halgand | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=364 Homer No.1] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.com] by Sylvain Halgand | ||
In Swedish: | In Swedish: | ||
− | * Homer No.1 among [http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/hit.html Hit-type cameras] at [http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/ Fotomuseet i Osby] | + | * Homer No.1 among [https://web.archive.org/web/20170319222221/http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/hit.html Hit-type cameras] (archived) at [http://www.fotomuseetiosby.nu/ Fotomuseet i Osby] |
[[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]] | [[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]] | ||
[[Category: H]] | [[Category: H]] |
Latest revision as of 16:57, 1 April 2024
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Hit-type predecessor image by Mas Foto (Image rights) |
The Homer No.1 is a Japanese subminiature camera producing ten 14x14mm images on a roll of 17.5mm film. It was a more modern version of the Hit-type cameras, certainly made in the 1960s. It was distributed and perhaps manufactured by Kambayashi.[1] The Petit is a name variant of the same camera.
Description
The Homer No.1 has a rectangular styling, similar to the simple viewfinder cameras of the 1960s. It is made of plastic and metal, and has a gray finish with grayish leatherette. The viewfinder is integrated in the top housing. The film is advanced by a wheel at the rear, moved by the photographer's left thumb. The rear half of the camera is removable for film loading, together with the spool holders and crude advance mechanism. It is locked by sliding bars at both ends, and has an uncovered square window in the middle.
The lens is fixed-focus and has no marking. The aperture is selected by a two-position lever atop the lens barrel, and there are drawings of a cloudy or sunny landscape on either side of the viewfinder, serving as indications for the use of this control. The everset shutter takes instant exposures only. The mention MADE IN JAPAN is inscribed on the shutter plate, below the lens.
Variations
The camera exists in two versions, differing by the name inscribed at the top of the shutter plate: either HOMER NO.1 or PETIT. It seems that the full name of the Petit was "Petit 14", as appears on the original box.[2] Variations are reported in the exact tint of the gray finish, but these reports might be based on the observation of ill-calibrated colour pictures.
The Toyoca Ace, also sold as the Homer 16, might be an evolution of the Homer No.1.
Notes
- ↑ The company name "Kambayashi & Co., Ltd." appears on the English user manual reproduced in this page at Submin.com.
- ↑ Box visible in this page at Submin.com.
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). Pp.240 and 455.
- 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 5113.
These cameras are not listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
Links
In English:
- Homer No.1, lot no.429 of auction no.1 (November 15, 2002) by Westlicht Photographica Auction (now Leitz Photographica Auction)
- Homer and Petit at Submin.com; also has English instructions for the Homer No.1
- Homer cameras, and brief mention of the Petit among 17.5mm film cameras at Subclub.org
- Homer No.1 in Nigel Richards' website
In French:
- Homer No.1 on www.collection-appareils.com by Sylvain Halgand
In Swedish:
- Homer No.1 among Hit-type cameras (archived) at Fotomuseet i Osby