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== Description == | == 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 | + | 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 | + | 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.<REF> Actual apertures and speeds: user manual reproduced in this article. </REF> 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. |
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+ | || ''User manual of the Rosko Brilliant. {{creative commons}}'' | ||
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== Variations == | == Variations == | ||
The '''Palma Brilliant''' is only known from {{SUG}}. The name ''PALMA'' is written in big letters at the bottom of the front plate, and ''BRILLIANT MODEL 2'' is written in small letters underneath. It reportedly takes [[120 film]].<REF> {{SUG}}, item 4164. </REF> | The '''Palma Brilliant''' is only known from {{SUG}}. The name ''PALMA'' is written in big letters at the bottom of the front plate, and ''BRILLIANT MODEL 2'' is written in small letters underneath. It reportedly takes [[120 film]].<REF> {{SUG}}, item 4164. </REF> | ||
− | The '''Rosko Brilliant''' is externally identical. The name ''ROSKO'' is written at the bottom of the front plate, with ''BRILLIANT 620 MODEL 2'' written underneath. This model | + | {| class="plainlinks" align="center" style="text-align: center;" |
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+ | || ''Rosko camera in original box. {{creative commons}}'' | ||
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+ | The '''Rosko Brilliant''' is externally identical. The name ''ROSKO'' is written at the bottom of the front plate, with ''BRILLIANT 620 MODEL 2'' written underneath. This model takes [[620 film]]<REF> User manual reproduced in this article, and {{SUG}}, item 4171. </REF> and is an export version, certainly distributed by [[Rosko]]. | ||
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+ | || [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kratz/3945245940/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3945245940_25448bf867_m_d.jpg] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kratz/3944464447/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3944464447_ed4797d28b_m_d.jpg] | ||
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+ | || ''Rosko flashgun with box. {{creative commons}}'' | ||
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+ | 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 == | == Notes == |
Revision as of 18:15, 25 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.
Contents
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 is only known from Sugiyama. The name PALMA is written in big letters at the bottom of the front plate, and BRILLIANT MODEL 2 is written in small letters underneath. It reportedly takes 120 film.[3]
Rosko camera in original box. (Image rights) |
The Rosko Brilliant is externally identical. The name ROSKO is written at the bottom of the front plate, with BRILLIANT 620 MODEL 2 written underneath. This model takes 620 film[4] and is an export version, certainly distributed by Rosko.
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.