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| − | The '''Inoca Stereo''' (イノカステレオ). | + | The '''Inoca Stereo''' (イノカステレオ) is a Japanese stereo camera taking [[Bolta film]], made and sold by [[Morita|Morita Shōkai]] in 1956. |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| + | The Inoca Stereo certainly has a [[bakelite]] body. The viewfinder protrudes at the top, in the middle. The name ''Inoca'' is engraved above, and the word ''STEREO'' is inscribed below the finder window. The film is advanced by a knob at the left end, as seen by the photographer, and a white arrow is engraved on the body next to it, to indicate the turning direction. The shutter release is at its usual location on the right. The back is hinged to the right for film loading. The camera can take six pairs of 24×24mm exposures on a roll of [[Bolta film]].<REF> Six pairs: {{Kokusan}}, p.378. 24×24mm exposures: {{Sugiyama}}, item 6034. </REF> | ||
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| + | There is a small rectangular casing protruding at the front of the body, supporting the no-name fixed-focus lenses. A sliding lever is visible above this casing, on the photographer's left, with a red arrow inscribed next to it; it is certainly used to wind the shutter. A triangular logo, perhaps reading ''MWT'', is molded between the two lenses. The speed and aperture are controlled by two levers placed below the lenses: the 25, 50, 100, B speed settings are below the right lens, and the 8 and 11 aperture settings are below the left one. | ||
== Commercial life == | == Commercial life == | ||
| + | The Inoca Stereo was advertised in the February 1956 issue of ''[[Sankei Camera]]''.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.378. </REF> In this advertisement, the camera is called "Inokastereo", certainly by mistake.<REF> Advertisement reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p.222. </REF> On the picture, the camera has two lens caps attached by a chain to the screws on either side of the lens casing. The prices are given as follows: | ||
| + | * camera and viewer, {{yen|1,800|1956}}; | ||
| + | * case, ¥450; | ||
| + | * flash gun, ¥500; | ||
| + | * Inoca stereo set, ¥3,200. | ||
| + | The set is more expensive than the three first items, and certainly includes some more goodies. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* {{Showa10}} Item 1119. | * {{Showa10}} Item 1119. | ||
* {{Zukan}} Item 6034. | * {{Zukan}} Item 6034. | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
| + | In English: | ||
| + | * [http://auction-team.de/new_highlights/2007_10/ph/024.html Inoca Stereo] in the [http://auction-team.de/new_highlights/nh_ph_10_2007.htm highlights] of the October 13, 2007 Photographica and Film auction by [http://www.auction-team.de/ Auction Team Breker] | ||
[[Category: Japanese stereo]] | [[Category: Japanese stereo]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese Bolta film]] | [[Category: Japanese Bolta film]] | ||
[[Category: I]] | [[Category: I]] | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 30 December 2007
The Inoca Stereo (イノカステレオ) is a Japanese stereo camera taking Bolta film, made and sold by Morita Shōkai in 1956.
Description
The Inoca Stereo certainly has a bakelite body. The viewfinder protrudes at the top, in the middle. The name Inoca is engraved above, and the word STEREO is inscribed below the finder window. The film is advanced by a knob at the left end, as seen by the photographer, and a white arrow is engraved on the body next to it, to indicate the turning direction. The shutter release is at its usual location on the right. The back is hinged to the right for film loading. The camera can take six pairs of 24×24mm exposures on a roll of Bolta film.[1]
There is a small rectangular casing protruding at the front of the body, supporting the no-name fixed-focus lenses. A sliding lever is visible above this casing, on the photographer's left, with a red arrow inscribed next to it; it is certainly used to wind the shutter. A triangular logo, perhaps reading MWT, is molded between the two lenses. The speed and aperture are controlled by two levers placed below the lenses: the 25, 50, 100, B speed settings are below the right lens, and the 8 and 11 aperture settings are below the left one.
Commercial life
The Inoca Stereo was advertised in the February 1956 issue of Sankei Camera.[2] In this advertisement, the camera is called "Inokastereo", certainly by mistake.[3] On the picture, the camera has two lens caps attached by a chain to the screws on either side of the lens casing. The prices are given as follows:
- camera and viewer, ¥1,800;
- case, ¥450;
- flash gun, ¥500;
- Inoca stereo set, ¥3,200.
The set is more expensive than the three first items, and certainly includes some more goodies.
Notes
- ↑ Six pairs: Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.378. 24×24mm exposures: Sugiyama, item 6034.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.378.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.222.
Bibliography
- 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. Item 1119.
- 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 6034.
Links
In English:
- Inoca Stereo in the highlights of the October 13, 2007 Photographica and Film auction by Auction Team Breker
