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The following models are known (for completeness sake the [[Omega (Paris)|Omega]] Eikon is also included here). | The following models are known (for completeness sake the [[Omega (Paris)|Omega]] Eikon is also included here). | ||
− | + | '''Omega Eikon''' <br> | |
− | + | The metal lid shows an embossed embossed 'Omega'. The [[Bakelite]] body bears the name "Eikon" below the taking lens.<ref> Catalogue Photo-Plait 1948-49, p. 23; 1949, p. 23; 1949-50, p. 32; 1950, p. 33 </ref> | |
− | *** H [[Roussel]]l Trylor 75mm f4.5<ref>Coated and uncoated lens versions were offered (see Catalogue Photo-Plait 1948-49, p. 23). </ref> | + | *(1946-47; sold until 1950) with an umarked (Gitzo?) shutter 150-100-50-25-B-T. |
− | + | ** H [[Roussel]]l Trylor 75mm f4.5<ref>Coated and uncoated lens versions were offered (see Catalogue Photo-Plait 1948-49, p. 23). .—Example with and without lens serial numbers are known.</ref> | |
− | + | ***Film pressure plate is fastened to camera back with four screws<ref>Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann</ref> | |
− | + | ***Film pressure plate is fastened to camera back with two screws | |
− | + | ****Face-plate surrounding the taking lens has a small Omega sign at the bottom<ref>Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann</ref> | |
− | + | ****Face-plate surrounding the taking lens redesigned without the Omega sign<ref>Seen in an online auction</ref> | |
− | + | '''Olbia Eikon'''<br> | |
− | + | The name plate "Olbia" is rivetted on the lid, but the embossed 'Omega' can still be read from the inside. The Bakelite body still bears the name "Eikon" below the taking lens. Film pressure plate is fastened to camera back with two screws. | |
+ | *(<1947-?) with an umarked (Gitzo?) shutter 150-100-50-25-B-T | ||
+ | ** H [[Roussel]]l Trylor 75mm f4.5 | ||
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+ | '''Olbia'''<Br> | ||
+ | The name plate "Olbia" is rivetted on the lid, the embossed 'Omega' can still be read from the inside. The word "Eikon" under the taking lens is replaced by a solid, raised bar.<ref>It seems that the mould for the Bakelite body was simply altered rather than recut.</ref> | ||
+ | **(<1947-?) with an unnamed shutter 150-100-50-25-B. | ||
+ | ** H [[Roussel]]l Trylor 75mm f4.5 | ||
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** (1948->1952) with a [[Gitzo shutter]] 200-150-100-50-25-B (GITZ∆-PARIS Type A with pretensioning, no flash connector) | ** (1948->1952) with a [[Gitzo shutter]] 200-150-100-50-25-B (GITZ∆-PARIS Type A with pretensioning, no flash connector) | ||
*** H [[Roussel]]l Trylor 75mm f4.5 (common combination) | *** H [[Roussel]]l Trylor 75mm f4.5 (common combination) |
Revision as of 08:57, 4 June 2013
Gitzo Olbia (6×6 pseudo TLR) (export model) image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
The Olbia 6x6 pseudo TLR is an Omega Eikon with a better Gitzo shutter. This can be demonstrated by the fact that the 'Olbia' Label riveted on top of the viewfinder covers up the 'Omega' brand markings which are embossed into the viewfinder lid.[1] Apparently the Swiss watch manufacturer Omega objected to the use of the name, forcing the proprietors to change their branding.[2] The Olbia 6x6 is a pseudo TLR, sporting a large Brilliant finder that projects a mirror imaged view. The camera body is made of Bakelite with a folding metal viewfinder cover and a metal back. The camera takes 620 film.
The following models are known (for completeness sake the Omega Eikon is also included here).
Omega Eikon
The metal lid shows an embossed embossed 'Omega'. The Bakelite body bears the name "Eikon" below the taking lens.[3]
- (1946-47; sold until 1950) with an umarked (Gitzo?) shutter 150-100-50-25-B-T.
Olbia Eikon
The name plate "Olbia" is rivetted on the lid, but the embossed 'Omega' can still be read from the inside. The Bakelite body still bears the name "Eikon" below the taking lens. Film pressure plate is fastened to camera back with two screws.
- (<1947-?) with an umarked (Gitzo?) shutter 150-100-50-25-B-T
- H Roussell Trylor 75mm f4.5
Olbia
The name plate "Olbia" is rivetted on the lid, the embossed 'Omega' can still be read from the inside. The word "Eikon" under the taking lens is replaced by a solid, raised bar.[8]
- (<1947-?) with an unnamed shutter 150-100-50-25-B.
- H Roussell Trylor 75mm f4.5
- (1948->1952) with a Gitzo shutter 200-150-100-50-25-B (GITZ∆-PARIS Type A with pretensioning, no flash connector)
- (1948->1952) with a Gitzo shutter 200-B (GITZ∆-PARIS Type A with pretensioning and flash connector)
- with a Gitzo shutter 400-200-150-100-50-25-B ( (GITZ∆-PARIS)
- Olbia (6×6 pseudo TLR) (The name plate 'Olbia' is rivetted on the lid, the inside of the lid shows no embossing)
- (1948->1952) with a Gitzo shutter 200-B (GITZ∆-PARIS Type A with pretensioning and flash connector)
- Olbia Anastigmat 75mm f4.5
- French-language face plate; the ring holding the viewing lens in place has a thick rim. The metal viewfinder lid lacks the blind-stamped text 'Omega' under the rivetted Olbia plate.[13]
- Olbia Anastigmat 75mm f4.5
- (1948->1952) with a Gitzo shutter 200-B (GITZ∆-PARIS Type A with pretensioning and flash connector)
Export Model (B-200) with golden shutter face plate |
Focusing hood closed |
Focusing hood open |
Front view |
Export Model (B-200) with black face plate |
View of the Viewfinder |
The 'Omega" name visible on the inside of the viewfinder lid |
The leather case |
images by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
Notes and References
- ↑ As can be seen in this photograph: [1]
- ↑ A common notion on internet pages. While this is a reasonable assumption, it still needs proper verification, however
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait 1948-49, p. 23; 1949, p. 23; 1949-50, p. 32; 1950, p. 33
- ↑ Coated and uncoated lens versions were offered (see Catalogue Photo-Plait 1948-49, p. 23). .—Example with and without lens serial numbers are known.
- ↑ Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
- ↑ Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
- ↑ Seen in an online auction
- ↑ It seems that the mould for the Bakelite body was simply altered rather than recut.
- ↑ Roussel trylor no number Photo Spennemann; Sylvain Halgand Olbia Export.
- ↑ Roussel trylor nº 319936 ; Photo Spennemann
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait 1949-50, p. 32; 1950, p. 33; Hiver 1950-51, p. 32; 1951, p. 34; 1952, p. 22; 1953, p. 10; Hiver 1954/5, p. 10; 1954, p. 10.—Sylvain Halgand Olbia.— Gerard Langlois Olbia
- ↑ Gerard Langlois Olbia
- ↑ Collection DHRS.—It is unclear why the mould for the viewfinder lid was changed.