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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. The '''Kamerette Junior No.1''' has a nameplate inscribed ''KAMERETTE <small>JUNIOR NO.1</small>'' attached to the body under the lens.<REF> Example pictured in {{ | + | 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. |
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| + | The '''Kamerette Junior No.1''' has a nameplate inscribed ''KAMERETTE <small>JUNIOR NO.1</small>'' attached to the body under the lens.<REF> Example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 4042. </REF> The '''Camerette''' is very similar, with a ''CAMERETTE'' nameplate.<REF> Example pictured in {{MK}}, p.176. </REF> | ||
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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> Example pictured in {{MK}}, p.456, and in [http://sayyeah.net/study/links/history_of_camera/C1-Yenca/yenca2.htm this page at Infocam]. </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> Example pictured in [http://sayyeah.net/study/links/history_of_camera/C1-Yenca/yenca2.htm this page at Infocam]. The Super Camera is also mentioned in {{McKeown}}, p.908, where it is wrongly dated "c.1950". </REF> | ||
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| + | {{MK}} also reports a '''Kamerette No.1''', '''Kamerette No.2''', and '''Kamerette Junior No.4'''.<REF> {{MK}}, p.456. </REF> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.456 and 908. | + | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.176, 456 and 908. |
* {{Zukan}} Item 4042. | * {{Zukan}} Item 4042. | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 9 September 2008
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.
The Kamerette Junior No.1 has a nameplate inscribed KAMERETTE JUNIOR NO.1 attached to the body under the lens.[1] The Camerette is very similar, with a CAMERETTE nameplate.[2]
The Kamerette Junior No.2 has a hexagonal plate around the shutter assembly, and has the words Kamerette and Junior No2 around the lens.[3] 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.[4]
McKeown also reports a Kamerette No.1, Kamerette No.2, and Kamerette Junior No.4.[5]
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). Pp.176, 456 and 908.
- 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.
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