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− | 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 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 | + | The back is removable, and is locked by spring latches on both sides. There is a window to control the film advance, protected by a flap driven by a lever with ''OPEN'' and ''CLOSE'' indications. There are two film flanges under the camera, as well as a tripod thread, with the words ''MADE IN JAPAN'' embossed nearby. |
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+ | The lens is described as a 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. | ||
== Variations == | == Variations == |
Revision as of 20:37, 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 removable, and is locked by spring latches on both sides. There is a window to control the film advance, protected by a flap driven by a lever with OPEN and CLOSE indications. There are two film flanges under the camera, as well as a tripod thread, with the words MADE IN JAPAN embossed nearby.
User manual of the Rosko Brilliant. (Image rights) |
The lens is described as a 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.
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