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| + | The '''New Argus''' or '''New Argus Camera''' (ニューアーグスカメラ) is a Japanese detective camera taking 4.5×6cm film plates, made or distributed by [[Saneidō]] around 1924. It was inspired by the [[Ergo]] of [[Contessa-Nettel]]. | ||
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| + | The predecessor of the [[Ergo]], available until about 1913, was called Argus,<REF> Date: {{McKeown}}, p.215. </REF> and it seems that this name remained in Japan as a generic name for this class of cameras.<REF> The [[Egorette]] camera was advertised in June 1932 as "a detective camera of the Argus type", while the Argus model itself had long disappeared. </REF> This certainly explains the name "New Argus". | ||
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| + | The New Argus is shaped as a monocular and takes pictures from the side. The mirror viewfinder is disguised inside the fake eyepiece. The camera was advertised in the November 1924 issue of ''[[Ars Camera]]''.<REF> Advertisement in ''[[Ars Camera]]'' November 1924, no page number. </REF> In the advertisement, it is said to have a [[Carl Zeiss|Zeiss]] f/3.5 lens. It was supplied with three double-sided plate folders and one film-pack holder. | ||
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| + | || ''Advertisement in ''[[Asahi Camera]]'' May 1929. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[Ars Camera]]''. Advertisement by [[Saneidō]] in November 1924. No page number. | ||
* {{McKeown12}} (About the original Argus and Ergo.) | * {{McKeown12}} (About the original Argus and Ergo.) | ||
* Morishita Hajime (森下肇). "Atomu-han kamera no subete" (アトム判カメラのすべて, All of Atom-size cameras). {{KKS022}} Pp.55–70. | * Morishita Hajime (森下肇). "Atomu-han kamera no subete" (アトム判カメラのすべて, All of Atom-size cameras). {{KKS022}} Pp.55–70. | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 4 February 2008
The New Argus or New Argus Camera (ニューアーグスカメラ) is a Japanese detective camera taking 4.5×6cm film plates, made or distributed by Saneidō around 1924. It was inspired by the Ergo of Contessa-Nettel.
The predecessor of the Ergo, available until about 1913, was called Argus,[1] and it seems that this name remained in Japan as a generic name for this class of cameras.[2] This certainly explains the name "New Argus".
The New Argus is shaped as a monocular and takes pictures from the side. The mirror viewfinder is disguised inside the fake eyepiece. The camera was advertised in the November 1924 issue of Ars Camera.[3] In the advertisement, it is said to have a Zeiss f/3.5 lens. It was supplied with three double-sided plate folders and one film-pack holder.
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| Advertisement in Asahi Camera May 1929. (Image rights) |
Notes
Bibliography
- Ars Camera. Advertisement by Saneidō in November 1924. No page number.
- 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). (About the original Argus and Ergo.)
- Morishita Hajime (森下肇). "Atomu-han kamera no subete" (アトム判カメラのすべて, All of Atom-size cameras). Kamera Rebyū: Kurashikku Kamera Senka (カメラレビュー クラシックカメラ専科) / Camera Review: All about Historical Cameras no.22, September 1992. No ISBN number. Airesu no subete (アイレスのすべて, special issue on Aires). Pp.55–70.
