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− | The '''Palma Brilliant''' | + | The '''Palma Brilliant Model 2''' reportedly takes [[120 film]].<REF> {{SUG}}, item 4164. </REF> (Despite the name, it seems that there was no model 1.) The brand ''PALMA'' is written in big letters at the bottom of the front plate, and ''BRILLIANT MODEL 2'' is written in small letters underneath. The lens rim is black, with the name ''PALMA BRILLIANT'' inscribed in white. The knobs at the top have a double row of mills. |
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− | The '''Rosko Brilliant | + | The '''Rosko Brilliant 620 Model 2''' takes [[620 film]] and is an export model,<REF> User manual reproduced in this article, and {{SUG}}, item 4171. </REF> certainly distributed by [[Rosko]]. The name ''ROSKO'' is written at the bottom of the front plate, with ''BRILLIANT 620 MODEL 2'' written underneath. The knobs at the top have a single row of mills, and the lens rim is silver. |
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* {{Zukan}} Items 4164 and 4171. | * {{Zukan}} Items 4164 and 4171. | ||
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+ | * [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/0906_Kenkyukai/0905_K_22.jpg Palma Brilliant Model 2] in [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/sub1.64.html a page] of the [http://www.ajcc.gr.jp/ AJCC website] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 pseudo TLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 pseudo TLR]] |
Revision as of 20:23, 26 September 2009
The Palma Brilliant and Rosko Brilliant are Japanese 6×6 pseudo TLR cameras. It is said that they were distributed by Goyō Shōkai around 1955.[1] The Rosko Brilliant was certainly exported to the USA by Rosko.
Description
The Palma Brilliant and Rosko Brilliant have the same bakelite body. The central part is shaped like a TLR, with a very large brilliant finder above and a fixed-focus lens below. The film runs horizontally and the film spool containers extend from each side, with the advance knob at the top left and a dummy knob symmetrically placed on the other side. The shape is thus half way between a (pseudo) TLR and a rigid viewfinder camera. The back is locked by a latch on the left.
The lens is described as a Rosko 70mm f/6.3 in the user manual. Two control wheels are available at the bottom of the front plate: one has 1, 2, 3 aperture settings, respectively corresponding to f/6.3, f/8 and f/11, and the other has B and I (1/25) speed settings.[2] The release button is to the right of the central box. There is a non standard flash shoe on the left, with cordless synch contacts.
User manual of the Rosko Brilliant. (Image rights) |
Variations
The Palma Brilliant Model 2 reportedly takes 120 film.[3] (Despite the name, it seems that there was no model 1.) The brand PALMA is written in big letters at the bottom of the front plate, and BRILLIANT MODEL 2 is written in small letters underneath. The lens rim is black, with the name PALMA BRILLIANT inscribed in white. The knobs at the top have a double row of mills.
Rosko camera in original box. (Image rights) |
The Rosko Brilliant 620 Model 2 takes 620 film and is an export model,[4] certainly distributed by Rosko. The name ROSKO is written at the bottom of the front plate, with BRILLIANT 620 MODEL 2 written underneath. The knobs at the top have a single row of mills, and the lens rim is silver.
Rosko flashgun with box. (Image rights) |
The Rosko was sold in a red box, only marked ROSKO. A black bakelite flashgun, embossed ROSKO on the back, was supplied as an accessory in a similar red box.
Notes
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.365.
- 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 4164 and 4171.
Links
In Japanese:
- Palma Brilliant Model 2 in a page of the AJCC website