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− | The '''Orient''' folder is a Japanese folding camera using [[127 film]], | + | The '''Orient''' folder is a Japanese folding camera using [[127 film]], made by an unknown company. |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | The Orient is a folding camera that is not self-erecting: the lens standard has to be manually pulled out of the body and slides on two rails. There is a folding frame finder in the middle of the top plate and an advance knob at the bottom right. The standing leg is marked ''ORIENT''. | + | The Orient is a folding camera that is not self-erecting: the lens standard has to be manually pulled out of the body and slides on two rails. There is a folding frame finder in the middle of the top plate — as seen by the photographer holding the camera horizontally — and an advance knob at the bottom right. The standing leg is marked ''ORIENT'' or ''Orient''.<REF> ''ORIENT'': examples pictured in {{SUG}}, items 1218–9. ''Orient'': example [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/0906_Kenkyukai/0905_K_17.jpg pictured] in [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/sub1.64.html this page] of the AJCC. </REF> The name ''Orient'' is sometimes embossed in the leather covering at the front of the camera.<REF> Example [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/0906_Kenkyukai/0905_K_17.jpg pictured] in [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/sub1.64.html this page] of the AJCC. </REF> |
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+ | The picture format is said to be 4×4.4cm.<REF> {{SUG}}, items 1218–9, repeated in {{MK}}, p.450. </REF> This is probably the exact measurement and the camera was probably advertised for a larger nominal size, for example 4×4.5cm or 4×5cm. | ||
The back is hinged to the left and the back latch is covered by a handle. The back contains two red windows, marked ''A'' and ''B'', and a table that describes how to obtain 11 exposures with the paperback numbers. | The back is hinged to the left and the back latch is covered by a handle. The back contains two red windows, marked ''A'' and ''B'', and a table that describes how to obtain 11 exposures with the paperback numbers. | ||
− | + | On all the cameras seen so far, the shutter gives B and 1/25 settings, the lens is a fixed-focus New Best 80mm f/8, and the aperture scale is at the bottom right (as seen from the front). | |
− | == | + | == Variations == |
− | + | Pictures of three examples have been observed so far. Two of them have a shutter plate marked ''Orient'' at the top, ''JAPAN. O.K.S.'' at the bottom left, ''80MM 1:8'' under the lens , and ''NEW BEST'' and ''ANASTIGMAT'' on the sides. One of these has a ''K'' logo on the side,<REF> Example [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/0906_Kenkyukai/0905_K_17.jpg pictured] in [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/sub1.64.html this page] of the AJCC. </REF> and the other perhaps has a different logo.<REF> Example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 1218. </REF> The third camera has a different shutter plate marked ''KUJAKU'' at the top.<REF> Example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 1219. </REF> | |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
− | * {{McKeown12}} P. | + | * {{McKeown12}} P.450. |
− | * {{Zukan}} Items | + | * {{Zukan}} Items 1218–9. |
The Orient folder is not listed in {{Kokusan}}. | The Orient folder is not listed in {{Kokusan}}. | ||
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+ | == Links == | ||
+ | In Japanese: | ||
+ | * [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/0906_Kenkyukai/0905_K_17.jpg Orient] in [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/sub1.64.html a page] of the [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/ AJCC website] | ||
[[Category: Japanese viewfinder folding]] | [[Category: Japanese viewfinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 127 film]] | [[Category: Japanese 127 film]] | ||
[[Category: O]] | [[Category: O]] |
Latest revision as of 06:20, 11 January 2016
The Orient folder is a Japanese folding camera using 127 film, made by an unknown company.
Description
The Orient is a folding camera that is not self-erecting: the lens standard has to be manually pulled out of the body and slides on two rails. There is a folding frame finder in the middle of the top plate — as seen by the photographer holding the camera horizontally — and an advance knob at the bottom right. The standing leg is marked ORIENT or Orient.[1] The name Orient is sometimes embossed in the leather covering at the front of the camera.[2]
The picture format is said to be 4×4.4cm.[3] This is probably the exact measurement and the camera was probably advertised for a larger nominal size, for example 4×4.5cm or 4×5cm.
The back is hinged to the left and the back latch is covered by a handle. The back contains two red windows, marked A and B, and a table that describes how to obtain 11 exposures with the paperback numbers.
On all the cameras seen so far, the shutter gives B and 1/25 settings, the lens is a fixed-focus New Best 80mm f/8, and the aperture scale is at the bottom right (as seen from the front).
Variations
Pictures of three examples have been observed so far. Two of them have a shutter plate marked Orient at the top, JAPAN. O.K.S. at the bottom left, 80MM 1:8 under the lens , and NEW BEST and ANASTIGMAT on the sides. One of these has a K logo on the side,[4] and the other perhaps has a different logo.[5] The third camera has a different shutter plate marked KUJAKU at the top.[6]
Notes
- ↑ ORIENT: examples pictured in Sugiyama, items 1218–9. Orient: example pictured in this page of the AJCC.
- ↑ Example pictured in this page of the AJCC.
- ↑ Sugiyama, items 1218–9, repeated in McKeown, p.450.
- ↑ Example pictured in this page of the AJCC.
- ↑ Example pictured in Sugiyama, item 1218.
- ↑ Example pictured in Sugiyama, item 1219.
Bibliography
- 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). P.450.
- 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. Items 1218–9.
The Orient folder is not listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
Links
In Japanese:
- Orient in a page of the AJCC website