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| − | '''Panon''' is the maker of the '''Widelux''' [[Panorama camera|panoramic cameras]]. | + | '''Panon''' is the maker of the '''Widelux''' [[Panorama camera|panoramic cameras]]. The camera uses a lens which swivels through a horizontal arc, projecting an image onto a cylindrical film gate. The principle is similar to the [[Noblex]] and [[Horizont]] cameras—or for that matter the [[Kodak Panoram]] series, begun in 1899. |
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| + | Panon was the name of the company's original 1952 panoramic camera for 120 film. But the more popular FV, F6, F7, and F8 models were designed for 35mm film, giving horizontal coverage of about 126°. A roll that would ordinarily give 36 conventional exposures will yield about 21 panoramic images on the Widelux (24 x 59mm image size). Based on serial numbering, it seems that only about 20,000 total 35mm cameras were produced.<ref>[http://manualcamera.info/widelux.htm Widelux serial number data base] at [http://manualcamera.info/ Manual Camera]</ref> | ||
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| + | Beginning in 1990 Panon resumed offering a model for 120 film, the 1500. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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== Other == | == Other == | ||
* [[Septonflex]] accessory reflex finder | * [[Septonflex]] accessory reflex finder | ||
| + | ==Sample Photos== | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/camehbro/2666486647/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
| + | |image= http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2666486647_08db886162.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= left | ||
| + | |image_text= Widelux: Swans, Lake Burley Griffin Canberra | ||
| + | |image_by= Camehbro on Flickr | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [http://www.garloo.com/widelux_fv_images.htm Widelux FV] at [http://www.garloo.com/ www.garloo.com] | * [http://www.garloo.com/widelux_fv_images.htm Widelux FV] at [http://www.garloo.com/ www.garloo.com] | ||
| − | * [http://www.jeffbridges.com/widelux.html Tips on operating the Widelux camera] | + | * [http://www.jeffbridges.com/widelux.html Tips on operating the Widelux camera] By John Stamets on [http://www.jeffbridges.com/ Jeff Bridges's website] (yes, '''the''' Jeff Bridges) |
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[[Category: Japanese camera makers]] | [[Category: Japanese camera makers]] | ||
[[Category: P]] | [[Category: P]] | ||
Revision as of 07:26, 22 February 2011
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Panon is the maker of the Widelux panoramic cameras. The camera uses a lens which swivels through a horizontal arc, projecting an image onto a cylindrical film gate. The principle is similar to the Noblex and Horizont cameras—or for that matter the Kodak Panoram series, begun in 1899.
Panon was the name of the company's original 1952 panoramic camera for 120 film. But the more popular FV, F6, F7, and F8 models were designed for 35mm film, giving horizontal coverage of about 126°. A roll that would ordinarily give 36 conventional exposures will yield about 21 panoramic images on the Widelux (24 x 59mm image size). Based on serial numbering, it seems that only about 20,000 total 35mm cameras were produced.[1]
Beginning in 1990 Panon resumed offering a model for 120 film, the 1500.
Contents
References
Other
- Septonflex accessory reflex finder
Sample Photos
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| Widelux: Swans, Lake Burley Griffin Canberra image by Camehbro on Flickr (Image rights) |
Links
- Widelux FV at www.garloo.com
- Tips on operating the Widelux camera By John Stamets on Jeff Bridges's website (yes, the Jeff Bridges)
