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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| + | The Peace is functionally similar to the [[Hit]]-type cameras, but has a somewhat different aspect. There is no top casing, and the viewfinder is a torpedo-shaped tubular part, screwed to the top plate. (This arrangement is reminiscent of the [[Boltax]].) The film is advanced by a knob on the photographer's left, and the back is hinged to the left. The self-cocking shutter gives <u>B</u>ulb and <u>I</u>nstant settings.<REF> B and I: {{SUG}}, items 5104–5. </REF> | ||
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| + | == Versions == | ||
| + | The '''original Peace''' has a button to lock the back. The lens has no marking, and the shutter plate is all black, with inscriptions embossed in relief: ''PEACE'' at the top and ''R.K.'' at the bottom.<REF> Examples pictured in {{SUG}}, item 5104, and in Pritchard, p.77. </REF> | ||
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| + | The '''Peace III''' has a modified back latch consisting of a sliding bar. Its red window is shaped as a dual kidney bean, and is protected by a cover sliding to the right. The shutter plate is black with silver inscriptions: ''PEACE'' at the top and ''III R.K.'' at the bottom. The lens is engraved ''KOWA 1:4.5'' or ''KŌWA Anastigmat 1:4.5''.<REF> ''KOWA 1:4.5'': example pictured in {{SUG}}, item 5105. ''KŌWA Anastigmat 1:4.5'': examples pictured in {{MK}}, p.773, as [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=13877&acat=13877&offset=2&_ssl=off lot no.443] of Westlicht Photographica Auction no.1, in [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/peace/index.htm this page at Submin.com], and in [http://www.wphsociety.org/p_peace.htm this page of the Western Photographic Historical Society]. </REF> | ||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 11 September 2008
The Peace is a Japanese subminiature made in the late 1940s or early 1950s, taking 14×14mm pictures on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm.
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Description
The Peace is functionally similar to the Hit-type cameras, but has a somewhat different aspect. There is no top casing, and the viewfinder is a torpedo-shaped tubular part, screwed to the top plate. (This arrangement is reminiscent of the Boltax.) The film is advanced by a knob on the photographer's left, and the back is hinged to the left. The self-cocking shutter gives Bulb and Instant settings.[1]
Versions
The original Peace has a button to lock the back. The lens has no marking, and the shutter plate is all black, with inscriptions embossed in relief: PEACE at the top and R.K. at the bottom.[2]
The Peace III has a modified back latch consisting of a sliding bar. Its red window is shaped as a dual kidney bean, and is protected by a cover sliding to the right. The shutter plate is black with silver inscriptions: PEACE at the top and III R.K. at the bottom. The lens is engraved KOWA 1:4.5 or KŌWA Anastigmat 1:4.5.[3]
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.773.
- Pritchard, Michael and St. Denny, Douglas. Spy Cameras — A century of detective and subminiature cameras. London: Classic Collection Publications, 1993. ISBN 1-874485-00-3. P.77.
- 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 5104–5.
The Peace is not listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
Links
In English:
- Peace, lot no.443 of auction no.1 (15 November 2002) by Westlicht Photographica Auction
- Peace, Peace III and Micky at Submin.com
- Peace III in the Western Photographic Historical Society website
- Brief mention of the Peace and Peace III among 17.5mm film cameras at Subclub.org
