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The '''Mihama 35''' is a series of 35mm [[coupled rangefinder]] camera made by [[Mihama]] (Suruga).
 
The '''Mihama 35''' is a series of 35mm [[coupled rangefinder]] camera made by [[Mihama]] (Suruga).
  
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There were two models, Mihama 35-A and Mihama-X, the former of which was also sold under a different model name.
  
 
== Mihama 35-A ==
 
== Mihama 35-A ==
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The '''Mihama 35-A''' was introduced in 1955. It has a C.Kepler 45mm F3.5 lens in a [[NKS]]-MX or NKS-FB<ref> {{SUG}}, item 3415. </ref> shutter (B, 1–300), a single-stroke advance lever, and a built-in film cutter. The lever to release the shutter is located on the front of the body.
 
The '''Mihama 35-A''' was introduced in 1955. It has a C.Kepler 45mm F3.5 lens in a [[NKS]]-MX or NKS-FB<ref> {{SUG}}, item 3415. </ref> shutter (B, 1–300), a single-stroke advance lever, and a built-in film cutter. The lever to release the shutter is located on the front of the body.
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* Format : 24 x 36 mm on [[35mm film]]
 
* Format : 24 x 36 mm on [[35mm film]]
 
* Coupled rangefinder
 
* Coupled rangefinder
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* Lens: C.KEPLER 45mm F3.5, Coated
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* Lens: C.KEPLER 45mm F3.5, Coated, unit focusing
 
* Shutter: [[NKS]] MX B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.<ref>{{SUG}} (item 3415) says NKS FB B 1-1/300 with self timer.</ref>
 
* Shutter: [[NKS]] MX B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.<ref>{{SUG}} (item 3415) says NKS FB B 1-1/300 with self timer.</ref>
 
* Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
 
* Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
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* Weight: 700 grams<ref name="about-numerics" />
 
* Weight: 700 grams<ref name="about-numerics" />
  
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== Wacoh A ==
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| colspan="4" |Mihama 35-A body no.30184 lens no.55219<br>Photo by {{image author|KazumaK}}, collection of "Shashin-House"(Camera shop in Shimoda city, Shizuoka, Japan).
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== Wacoh A ==
 
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The same camera as the Mihama 35-A was also sold as the '''Wacoh A''' (also known as Wacoh 35) by [[Chūō Shashin-yōhin ]] in 1956.<ref> {{SUG}}, item 3829. </ref><ref>[[Shashin Salon]] Octobert 1956. "Kokunai shin seihin nyūsu" (国内新製品ニュース, New Products News in Japan). p.165. Introduced as Wacoh 35.</ref>  
 
The same camera as the Mihama 35-A was also sold as the '''Wacoh A''' (also known as Wacoh 35) by [[Chūō Shashin-yōhin ]] in 1956.<ref> {{SUG}}, item 3829. </ref><ref>[[Shashin Salon]] Octobert 1956. "Kokunai shin seihin nyūsu" (国内新製品ニュース, New Products News in Japan). p.165. Introduced as Wacoh 35.</ref>  
  
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* Format : 24 x 36 mm on [[35mm film]]
 
* Format : 24 x 36 mm on [[35mm film]]
 
* Coupled rangefinder
 
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* Shutter: Unmarked B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.
 
* Shutter: Unmarked B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.
 
* Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
 
* Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
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* Weight: 630 grams<ref name="about-numerics" />
 
* Weight: 630 grams<ref name="about-numerics" />
  
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| colspan="4" |Wacoh A body no.66796 lens no.60967<br>These photos are provided by handle: Harimaya Ichizo.
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The '''Mihama-X''' was introduced in 1956. It has a C.Kepler 45mm F2.8 lens in a [[Copal-MX]] (B, 1-300). The film winding lever resides on the front of the body. It does not have a built-in film cutter.
 
The '''Mihama-X''' was introduced in 1956. It has a C.Kepler 45mm F2.8 lens in a [[Copal-MX]] (B, 1-300). The film winding lever resides on the front of the body. It does not have a built-in film cutter.
  
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* Format : 24 x 36 mm on [[35mm film]]
 
* Format : 24 x 36 mm on [[35mm film]]
 
* Coupled rangefinder
 
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* Shutter: COPAL MX B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.
 
* Shutter: COPAL MX B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.
 
* Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
 
* Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
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* Dimensions WxDxH: 133 x 80 x 65 mm
 
* Dimensions WxDxH: 133 x 80 x 65 mm
 
* Weight: 632 grams<ref>Owned by the author lens:56515 body:102771</ref>, 642 grams<ref>Collection of handle: Ichizo Harimaya lens:56573 body:102606</ref>
 
* Weight: 632 grams<ref>Owned by the author lens:56515 body:102771</ref>, 642 grams<ref>Collection of handle: Ichizo Harimaya lens:56573 body:102606</ref>
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Mihama 35-A body no.30184 lens no.55219 (right)
Mihama-X body no.102771 lens no.56515 (left)
image by KazumaK (Image rights)

The Mihama 35 is a series of 35mm coupled rangefinder camera made by Mihama (Suruga).

There were two models, Mihama 35-A and Mihama-X, the former of which was also sold under a different model name.

Mihama 35-A

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Mihama 35-A body no.30184 lens no.55219
Photo by KazumaK,
collection of "Shashin-House"(Camera shop in Shimoda city, Shizuoka, Japan). (Image rights)

The Mihama 35-A was introduced in 1955. It has a C.Kepler 45mm F3.5 lens in a NKS-MX or NKS-FB[1] shutter (B, 1–300), a single-stroke advance lever, and a built-in film cutter. The lever to release the shutter is located on the front of the body.

Specifications

  • Format : 24 x 36 mm on 35mm film
  • Coupled rangefinder
  • Lens: C.KEPLER 45mm F3.5, Coated, unit focusing
  • Shutter: NKS MX B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.[2]
  • Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
  • Flash synchronisation : Socket on left side. X and M synchronisation
  • Dimensions WxDxH: 130 x 85 x 69 mm[3]
  • Weight: 700 grams[3]


Wacoh A

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Wacoh A body no.66796 lens no.60967
Posted by KazumaK, these photos are provided by handle: Harimaya Ichizo. (Image rights)

The same camera as the Mihama 35-A was also sold as the Wacoh A (also known as Wacoh 35) by Chūō Shashin-yōhin in 1956.[4][5]

The Wacho A is almost the same camera as the Mihama 35-A. However, the shutter unit is different. Also, the synchronization contacts are not on the body but on the shutter unit.

Specifications

  • Format : 24 x 36 mm on 35mm film
  • Coupled rangefinder
  • Lens: HERIGON 45mm F3.5, Coated, unit focusing
  • Shutter: Unmarked B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.
  • Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
  • Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter. X and M synchronisation
  • Dimensions WxDxH: 128 x 80 x 68 mm[3]
  • Weight: 630 grams[3]


Mihama-X

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Mihama-X body no.102606 lens no.56573
Posted by KazumaK, these photos are provided by handle: Harimaya Ichizo. (Image rights)

The Mihama-X was introduced in 1956. It has a C.Kepler 45mm F2.8 lens in a Copal-MX (B, 1-300). The film winding lever resides on the front of the body. It does not have a built-in film cutter.

Awano Mikio points out that there are no common parts, including the body frame, between these two cameras.[6]

Specifications

  • Format : 24 x 36 mm on 35mm film
  • Coupled rangefinder
  • Lens: C.KEPLER 45mm F2.8, Coated, unit focusing
  • Shutter: COPAL MX B 1-1/300 with self timer leafshutter.
  • Diaphragm : 3.5 to 16
  • Flash synchronisation : Socket on shutter. X and M synchronisation
  • Dimensions WxDxH: 133 x 80 x 65 mm
  • Weight: 632 grams[7], 642 grams[8]


Notes

  1. ↑ Sugiyama, item 3415.
  2. ↑ Sugiyama (item 3415) says NKS FB B 1-1/300 with self timer.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The Mihama 35-A was measured by the author, and the Wacoh A was measured by the owner's handle: Harimaya-ichizo. There may be errors in the values due to different measurers.
  4. ↑ Sugiyama, item 3829.
  5. ↑ Shashin Salon Octobert 1956. "Kokunai shin seihin nyūsu" (国内新製品ニュース, New Products News in Japan). p.165. Introduced as Wacoh 35.
  6. ↑ Awano, p.1 of Camera Collectors' News no.339.
  7. ↑ Owned by the author lens:56515 body:102771
  8. ↑ Collection of handle: Ichizo Harimaya lens:56573 body:102606

Bibliography

Original documents

Mihama 35-A

Wacoh A

  • Shashin Salon Octobert 1956. "Kokunai shin seihin nyūsu" (国内新製品ニュース, New Products News in Japan). p.165.

Mihama-X

  • Asahi Camera August 1956. "Shashin-kai nyūsu" (写真界ニュース, Photographic News). p.173-174.
  • Shashin Salon August 1956. "Kokunai shin seihin nyūsu" (国内新製品ニュース, New Products News in Japan). p.150.
  • Shashin Kōgyō September 1956. "News Flash!". p.225.

Recent sources

  • 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 3415 (Mihama 35-A), 3416 (Mihama X) and 3829 (Wacoh-A).
  • Camera Collectors' News no.339, January 2005. Awano Mikio "Mihama-X". p.1.
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