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'''Intrepriderea Optica Romana S.A. (IOR)''' was established in 1936 and it has been the sole Romanian company with a famous tradition in designing and performing opto-mechanical apparatus.
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== Company History ==
In 1941 IOR was militarized and, therefore, it preeminently produced products for the army (binoculars, telescopes, telemeters, etc.). After 1949, the first eyeglasses lenses were produced, then, in 1951 the first didactic microscopes and, in 1954 the first photo camera. After 1959, more attention was given to the medical area and so, appeared the first products for ophtalmology. Also, in that period started the production of cinematographic projectors. In 1960, IOR produced the first binocular laboratory microscopes, in 1961 the first dental units, in 1962 the first research microscopes and in 1967 began to produce photo objectives for Pentacon. After 1980s there have appeared new ranges, as opto-electronics, lasers, metrology, thermovision with various applications.
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'''Intrepriderea Optica Romana S.A. (IOR)''' is a renowned optical factory in Romania's capital Bucharest, with a famous tradition in designing and manufacturing opto-mechanical apparatus. It was founded in 1936. It produces military optics like its Valdada rifle scopes. During Romania's socialist period the company made its "Orizont" series of [[viewfinder camera]]s for [[35mm film]]. The company uses optical glass from Jenaer Glass, Jena, Germany, for its optics. The company is still state-owned and shall be privatized. It produces sportive optics, military equipment, medical apparatus and lenses for eyeglasses.
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In 1941 IOR was militarized and, therefore, it preeminently produced products for the army (binoculars, telescopes, telemeters, etc.). After 1949, the first eyeglasses lenses were produced, then, in 1951 the first didactic microscopes and, in 1954 the first photo camera. After 1959, more attention was given to the medical area and so, appeared the first products for ophtalmology. Also, in that period started the production of cinematographic projectors. In 1960, IOR produced the first binocular laboratory microscopes, in 1961 the first dental units, in 1962 the first research microscopes and in 1967 began to produce photo lenses for Pentacon. After 1980s there have appeared new ranges, as opto-electronics, lasers, metrology, thermovision with various applications.
  
 
===35mm Cameras===
 
===35mm Cameras===
* [[Orizont (first 35mm camera)]]
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* [[Orizont]]
 
* [[Orizont 3]]
 
* [[Orizont 3]]
 
* [[Orizont Amator]]
 
* [[Orizont Amator]]
* Orizont Optim
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* [[Orizont Amator D]]
* [[Orizont Optim A]]
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* [[Orizont Expo]]
* Orizont Micro (microscope photo camera)
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*   Orizont Expo D
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Orizont Micro (microscope photo camera)
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*  Orizont Optim
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* [[Orizont Optim-A]]
  
 
===120 Cameras===
 
===120 Cameras===
* [[Optior (first photo camera model - 1954)]]
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* [[AFS]]
* [[AFS (plastic toy camera, Holga like)]]
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* [[Optior]]
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
* [http://www.ior.ro/
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* [http://www.ior.ro/ Current company web page]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4856379705/in/pool-1519118@N21
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140221124120/http://swfa.com/IOR-Valdada-Rifle-Scopes-C88.aspx About IOR] (archived) from web retailer [https://www.swfa.com/ SWFA]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4856997562/in/pool-1519118@N21
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*IOR photos by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/ bottledog] on Flickr:
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4854016930/in/pool-1519118@N21
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** [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4856379705/in/pool-camerawiki Orizont]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4853397617/in/pool-1519118@N21
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** [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4856997562/in/pool-camerawiki Orizont 3]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4856655989/in/pool-1519118@N21
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** [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4854016930/in/pool-camerawiki Orizont Optim-A]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4856655871/in/pool-1519118@N21]
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** [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4853397617/in/pool-camerawiki Orizont Amator]
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** [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/5749972985/in/pool-camerawiki Orizont Amator D]
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** [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/6140221634/in/pool-camerawiki Orizont Expo]
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** [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4856655989/in/pool-camerawiki Optior]
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** [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bottledog/4856655871/in/pool-camerawiki AFS]
  
 
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[[Category: Camera makers]]
 
[[Category: Romania]]
 
[[Category: Romania]]
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Company History

Intrepriderea Optica Romana S.A. (IOR) is a renowned optical factory in Romania's capital Bucharest, with a famous tradition in designing and manufacturing opto-mechanical apparatus. It was founded in 1936. It produces military optics like its Valdada rifle scopes. During Romania's socialist period the company made its "Orizont" series of viewfinder cameras for 35mm film. The company uses optical glass from Jenaer Glass, Jena, Germany, for its optics. The company is still state-owned and shall be privatized. It produces sportive optics, military equipment, medical apparatus and lenses for eyeglasses.

In 1941 IOR was militarized and, therefore, it preeminently produced products for the army (binoculars, telescopes, telemeters, etc.). After 1949, the first eyeglasses lenses were produced, then, in 1951 the first didactic microscopes and, in 1954 the first photo camera. After 1959, more attention was given to the medical area and so, appeared the first products for ophtalmology. Also, in that period started the production of cinematographic projectors. In 1960, IOR produced the first binocular laboratory microscopes, in 1961 the first dental units, in 1962 the first research microscopes and in 1967 began to produce photo lenses for Pentacon. After 1980s there have appeared new ranges, as opto-electronics, lasers, metrology, thermovision with various applications.

35mm Cameras

120 Cameras

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