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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''' 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''' | + | 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. |
− | 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> | + | 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 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> Examples pictured in Pritchard, p.49, and 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> |
− | {{MK}} also reports a | + | {{MK}} also reports a "Kamerette No.1" and "Kamerette No.2", perhaps a confusion with the Junior models.<REF> {{MK}}, p.456. </REF> |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{McKeown12}} Pp.176, 456 and 908. | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.176, 456 and 908. | ||
+ | * {{Pritchard}} P.49. | ||
* {{Zukan}} Item 4042. | * {{Zukan}} Item 4042. | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 10 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, 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.
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]
McKeown also reports a "Kamerette No.1" and "Kamerette No.2", perhaps a confusion with the Junior models.[4]
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 in this page at Infocam.
- ↑ Examples pictured in Pritchard, p.49, and in this page at Infocam. The Super Camera is also mentioned in McKeown, p.908, where it is wrongly dated "c.1950".
- ↑ 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.
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