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− | The '''Kamerette''' is a simple box camera, made in Japan around 1930. It takes 3×5cm [[no-need-darkroom]] film sheets, and is sometimes described as a "yen-camera" because most of these cameras were sold for ¥1. The Kamerette has a single [[brilliant finder]] at the top, a fixed-focus lens, no diaphragm and Bulb exposure only. Many versions exist | + | {{Flickr_image |
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+ | |image_text= Kamerette Junior No2 Box Camera | ||
+ | |image_by= Inspiredphotos | ||
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+ | The '''Kamerette''' is a simple box camera, made in Japan around 1930. It takes 3×5cm [[no-need-darkroom]] film sheets, and is sometimes described as a "yen-camera" because most of these cameras were sold for ¥1. The Kamerette has a single [[brilliant finder]] at the top, a fixed-focus lens, no diaphragm and Bulb exposure only. Many versions exist, and all are very similar to other box-shaped [[no-need-darkroom]] cameras. | ||
+ | The '''Kamerette Junior No.1''', '''Kamerette Junior No.4''' and '''Camerette''' are very similar to each other. They have a nameplate attached to the body under the lens, respectively inscribed ''KAMERETTE <small>JUNIOR NO.1</small>'', ''KAMERETTE <small>JUNIOR NO.4</small>'' and ''CAMERETTE''.<REF> Kamerette Junior No.1: example pictured in Pritchard, p.49. Kamerette Junior No.4: example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 4042. Camerette: example pictured in {{MK}}, p.176. </REF> The '''Camerette''' is very similar, with a ''CAMERETTE'' nameplate. | ||
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+ | |image= http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5570902792_e96dc8f23b_m.jpg | ||
+ | |image_align= left | ||
+ | |image_text= Super Camera shown on instruction sheet | ||
+ | |image_by= Dirk HR Spennemann | ||
+ | |image_rights= with permission | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | |image_text= Kamerette Junior No.4<br><small>image by Tom C. Robison</small> | ||
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+ | The '''Kamerette Junior No.2''' has a hexagonal plate around the shutter assembly, and has the words ''Kamerette'' and ''Junior No2'' around the lens.<REF> Examples pictured in {{MK}}, p.456, in Pritchard, p.49, and formerly in [https://web.archive.org/web/20091102061943/http://sayyeah.net/study/links/history_of_camera/C1-Yenca/yenca2.htm this page at Infocam] (archived). </REF> The '''Super Camera''' is similar but has a ''SUPER CAMERA'' nameplate attached to the body under the lens, and no marking around the lens itself.<REF> Examples pictured in Pritchard, p.49, and formerly in [https://web.archive.org/web/20091102061943/http://sayyeah.net/study/links/history_of_camera/C1-Yenca/yenca2.htm this page at Infocam] (archived). The Super Camera is also mentioned in {{McKeown}}, p.908, where it is wrongly dated "c.1950". </REF> It is very likely that the box-shaped [[Baby_(no-need-darkroom)|Baby camera]] is a mere variant of the Kamerette, as a baby Camera was observed issued with an instruction sheet for a "Super Camera"<ref> See [http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5570904566 this item]; Text of instructions can be [http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5570317531 found here]</ref> | ||
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+ | {{MK}} also reports a "Kamerette No.1" and "Kamerette No.2", perhaps a confusion with the Junior models.<REF> {{MK}}, p.456. </REF> | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
− | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.456 and 908. | + | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.176, 456 and 908. |
+ | * {{Pritchard}} P.49. | ||
* {{Zukan}} Item 4042. | * {{Zukan}} Item 4042. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
In Korean: | In Korean: | ||
− | * [http://sayyeah.net/study/links/history_of_camera/C1-Yenca/yenca2.htm Kamerette Junior No.2 and Super Camera] at [http://sayyeah.net/study/links/history_of_camera/ Infocam] | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20091102061943/http://sayyeah.net/study/links/history_of_camera/C1-Yenca/yenca2.htm Kamerette Junior No.2 and Super Camera] at [http://sayyeah.net/study/links/history_of_camera/ Infocam] (archived) |
[[Category: Japanese box]] | [[Category: Japanese box]] | ||
[[Category: No-need-darkroom]] | [[Category: No-need-darkroom]] | ||
+ | [[Category:K]] |
Latest revision as of 05:30, 12 July 2022
Kamerette Junior No2 Box Camera image by Inspiredphotos (Image rights) |
The Kamerette is a simple box camera, made in Japan around 1930. It takes 3×5cm no-need-darkroom film sheets, and is sometimes described as a "yen-camera" because most of these cameras were sold for ¥1. The Kamerette has a single brilliant finder at the top, a fixed-focus lens, no diaphragm and Bulb exposure only. Many versions exist, and all are very similar to other box-shaped no-need-darkroom cameras.
The Kamerette Junior No.1, Kamerette Junior No.4 and Camerette are very similar to each other. They have a nameplate attached to the body under the lens, respectively inscribed KAMERETTE JUNIOR NO.1, KAMERETTE JUNIOR NO.4 and CAMERETTE.[1] The Camerette is very similar, with a CAMERETTE nameplate.
Super Camera shown on instruction sheet image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
Kamerette Junior No.4 image by Tom C. Robison (Image rights) |
The Kamerette Junior No.2 has a hexagonal plate around the shutter assembly, and has the words Kamerette and Junior No2 around the lens.[2] The Super Camera is similar but has a SUPER CAMERA nameplate attached to the body under the lens, and no marking around the lens itself.[3] It is very likely that the box-shaped Baby camera is a mere variant of the Kamerette, as a baby Camera was observed issued with an instruction sheet for a "Super Camera"[4]
McKeown also reports a "Kamerette No.1" and "Kamerette No.2", perhaps a confusion with the Junior models.[5]
Notes
- ↑ Kamerette Junior No.1: example pictured in Pritchard, p.49. Kamerette Junior No.4: example pictured in Sugiyama, item 4042. Camerette: example pictured in McKeown, p.176.
- ↑ Examples pictured in McKeown, p.456, in Pritchard, p.49, and formerly in this page at Infocam (archived).
- ↑ Examples pictured in Pritchard, p.49, and formerly in this page at Infocam (archived). The Super Camera is also mentioned in McKeown, p.908, where it is wrongly dated "c.1950".
- ↑ See this item; Text of instructions can be found here
- ↑ McKeown, p.456.
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.176, 456 and 908.
- Pritchard, Michael and St. Denny, Douglas. Spy Cameras — A century of detective and subminiature cameras. London: Classic Collection Publications, 1993. ISBN 1-874485-00-3. P.49.
- 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 4042.
Links
In Korean:
- Kamerette Junior No.2 and Super Camera at Infocam (archived)