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− | The '''Orchid''' is a Japanese | + | The '''Orchid''' is a Japanese 6×6 SLR prototype. It is only known from an entry in {{Kokusan}}, itself based on an article in the January 1947 issue of {{AR}}.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p.348. </REF> The maker of the camera is mentioned as [[Nihon Shashin Kōgyō]], a company which is otherwise unknown. |
− | The design of the Orchid is said to be similar to that of the [[Reflex-Korelle]], with a focal-plane shutter giving | + | The design of the Orchid is said to be similar to that of the [[Reflex-Korelle]], with a focal-plane shutter giving 5–1000 speeds and an instant-return mirror.<REF> Body features: {{Kokusan}}, p.348. </REF> The lens is said to be a four-element unit-focusing 85/2.7 made by [[Tōhō Kōgaku]].<REF> Lens features: {{Kokusan}}, p.348. </REF> No picture of the camera has been observed so far, and no surviving example is known yet. |
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Item 427. | * {{Showa10}} Item 427. | ||
− | The Orchid is not listed in {{ | + | The Orchid is not listed in {{SUG}}. |
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 SLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 SLR]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:23, 30 May 2009
The Orchid is a Japanese 6×6 SLR prototype. It is only known from an entry in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, itself based on an article in the January 1947 issue of Ars Camera.[1] The maker of the camera is mentioned as Nihon Shashin Kōgyō, a company which is otherwise unknown.
The design of the Orchid is said to be similar to that of the Reflex-Korelle, with a focal-plane shutter giving 5–1000 speeds and an instant-return mirror.[2] The lens is said to be a four-element unit-focusing 85/2.7 made by Tōhō Kōgaku.[3] No picture of the camera has been observed so far, and no surviving example is known yet.
Notes
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.348.
- ↑ Body features: Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.348.
- ↑ Lens features: Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p.348.
Bibliography
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Item 427.
The Orchid is not listed in Sugiyama.