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Two examples of the camera have been observed so far.<REF> Example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 1072, and example sold in an online auction. </REF> An example of the case has been observed too, with a large ''HOPE'' embossing on the front.<REF> Case pictured in this page. </REF> | Two examples of the camera have been observed so far.<REF> Example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 1072, and example sold in an online auction. </REF> An example of the case has been observed too, with a large ''HOPE'' embossing on the front.<REF> Case pictured in this page. </REF> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 7 November 2019
The Hope is a Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera, probably dating from the late 1930s. The sources attribute this camera to a company called G.H. Works or to Ōhashi.[1]
Description
The Hope is a vertical folder. There is a tubular finder in the middle of the top plate and an advance knob at the bottom right (as seen by a photographer holding the camera horizontally). The back is hinged to the left and contains two uncovered red windows. The back latch is covered by a handle. The name HOPE is embossed in the back leather and G.H. WORKS, perhaps the name of the maker, is engraved on the standing leg.
The lens is a 75/6.3, engraved G.H. ANASTIGMAT HOPE F=75 MM 1:6.3. The shutter seems to have four speed settings: B, 25, 50, 100. The shutter plate has an octagonal drawing and is marked HOPE at the top. The aperture scale is at the bottom and goes from 6.3 to 22.
Surviving examples
Two examples of the camera have been observed so far.[2] An example of the case has been observed too, with a large HOPE embossing on the front.[3]
Case for the Hope. Picture courtesy of Pacific Rim Camera. (Image rights) |
Notes
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.344.
- 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 1072.
The Hope is not listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.