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| − | '''Kapsa''' is a [[Bakelite]] (and later other plastic) [[120 film|120 or 620 film]] 6x9cm/6x4cm [[box camera]] made in Sao Paolo, Brazil by D. F. Vasconcellos (DFV)<ref>{{ | + | '''Kapsa''' is a [[Bakelite]] (and later other plastic) [[120 film|120 or 620 film]] 6x9cm/6x4cm [[box camera]] made in Sao Paolo, Brazil by D. F. Vasconcellos (DFV)<ref>{{McKeown12}} Page 944.</ref>. It was introduced in the early 1950s. There was a hinged mask for conversion to 6x4cm frames. The 110mm Vascromat lens has two auxiliary lenses giving three focus distances; 1-2 metres, 2-8 metres, and 8 metres-infinity. The camera is fitted with a single-leaf [[leaf shutter]] with a speed of 1/100 second and B, with three aperture sizes, f22, f16, and f11. On one side it has a metal panel with all the controls except the film advance knob. Of course it has the two [[viewfinder|brilliant viewfinders]] which are typical for box cameras. |
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| − | * [http://flickr.com/photos/galessa/2725418895/ Kapsa | + | * Another [http://flickr.com/photos/galessa/2725418895/ Kapsa example] by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/galessa/ Gerson Lessa] on Flickr |
| − | * [http://www.flickr.com/groups/kapsa Kapsa group on flickr] | + | * [http://www.flickr.com/groups/kapsa Kapsa user group] on [http://www.flickr.com/ Flickr] |
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Revision as of 14:59, 30 August 2011
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Kapsa is a Bakelite (and later other plastic) 120 or 620 film 6x9cm/6x4cm box camera made in Sao Paolo, Brazil by D. F. Vasconcellos (DFV)[1]. It was introduced in the early 1950s. There was a hinged mask for conversion to 6x4cm frames. The 110mm Vascromat lens has two auxiliary lenses giving three focus distances; 1-2 metres, 2-8 metres, and 8 metres-infinity. The camera is fitted with a single-leaf leaf shutter with a speed of 1/100 second and B, with three aperture sizes, f22, f16, and f11. On one side it has a metal panel with all the controls except the film advance knob. Of course it has the two brilliant viewfinders which are typical for box cameras.
It was considered a budget camera in comparison to more advanced cameras of the time due to its limited focusing abilities.
Sources/links
- "Brazil's Secret Camera" from Targo Studios' Retro Cameras
- Another Kapsa example by Gerson Lessa on Flickr
- Kapsa user group on Flickr
Notes
- ↑ 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). Page 944.
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