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The '''Parkur''' (パーカー) is a Japanese leaf shutter. It is found on cameras made by [[Proud]] and [[Miyoshi|Miyoshi Kōgaku]], and was probably made by either one of these two companies, or maybe in cooperation between both. It is always mentioned with [[Miyoshi|U.L.L.]] lenses by Miyoshi. | The '''Parkur''' (パーカー) is a Japanese leaf shutter. It is found on cameras made by [[Proud]] and [[Miyoshi|Miyoshi Kōgaku]], and was probably made by either one of these two companies, or maybe in cooperation between both. It is always mentioned with [[Miyoshi|U.L.L.]] lenses by Miyoshi. | ||
| − | The Parkur is advertised in November 1938<REF> Advertisement published in ''Asahi Camera'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 89. </REF> on the [[Semi Proud|Semi Proud II]] and [[Semi Proud|Super Semi Proud]] (early version). This variant is said to give T, B, 1–250 speeds and to be equipped with a self-timer.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> It is again advertised under the name Parkur S in February 1939<REF> Advertisement published in ''Asahi Camera'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 90. </REF> on the [[Semi Proud|Super Semi Proud]] (late version). The latter camera is also reported with a Parkur-Tokio shutter, it is probably an engraving variant.<REF> {{McKeown}}, p. 804. </REF> | + | The Parkur is advertised in November 1938<REF> Advertisement published in ''Asahi Camera'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 89. </REF> on the [[Semi Proud (prewar)|Semi Proud II]] and [[Semi Proud (prewar)|Super Semi Proud]] (early version). This variant is said to give T, B, 1–250 speeds and to be equipped with a self-timer.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> It is again advertised under the name Parkur S in February 1939<REF> Advertisement published in ''Asahi Camera'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 90. </REF> on the [[Semi Proud|Super Semi Proud]] (late version). The latter camera is also reported with a Parkur-Tokio shutter, it is probably an engraving variant.<REF> {{McKeown}}, p. 804. </REF> |
In 1941, a Parkur shutter giving T, B, 5–200 speeds is mentioned on the [[Roavic|Roavic II]], while the [[Roavic|Roavic I]] is equipped with a '''Parkur-Rapid''' giving T, B, 1–500 speeds.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 343. </REF> The latter still appears in an advertisement dated February 1942<REF> Advertisement published in ''Shashin Bunka'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 105. </REF>, while the cheaper version is now called '''Rex'''. | In 1941, a Parkur shutter giving T, B, 5–200 speeds is mentioned on the [[Roavic|Roavic II]], while the [[Roavic|Roavic I]] is equipped with a '''Parkur-Rapid''' giving T, B, 1–500 speeds.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 343. </REF> The latter still appears in an advertisement dated February 1942<REF> Advertisement published in ''Shashin Bunka'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 105. </REF>, while the cheaper version is now called '''Rex'''. | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 8 October 2006
The Parkur (パーカー) is a Japanese leaf shutter. It is found on cameras made by Proud and Miyoshi Kōgaku, and was probably made by either one of these two companies, or maybe in cooperation between both. It is always mentioned with U.L.L. lenses by Miyoshi.
The Parkur is advertised in November 1938[1] on the Semi Proud II and Super Semi Proud (early version). This variant is said to give T, B, 1–250 speeds and to be equipped with a self-timer.[2] It is again advertised under the name Parkur S in February 1939[3] on the Super Semi Proud (late version). The latter camera is also reported with a Parkur-Tokio shutter, it is probably an engraving variant.[4]
In 1941, a Parkur shutter giving T, B, 5–200 speeds is mentioned on the Roavic II, while the Roavic I is equipped with a Parkur-Rapid giving T, B, 1–500 speeds.[5] The latter still appears in an advertisement dated February 1942[6], while the cheaper version is now called Rex.
Notes
- ↑ Advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 89.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 90.
- ↑ McKeown, p. 804.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 343.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Shashin Bunka, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 105.
Bibliography
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Items 219, 221 and 333. (See also the advertisements for item 155.)
