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− | The name '''Pearl''' was given by Konishiroku (the later [[Konica]]) to many models of rollfilm folders. ''See also | + | The name '''Pearl''' was given by Konishi and Konishiroku (the later [[Konica]]) to many models of rollfilm folders. ''See also [[Pearl (6×9 folders)]].''<!-- and there are 127 Baby Pearls and Pearlettes --> |
− | The '''Semi Pearl''' is a 4.5×6 folder copied from the [[Ikonta A]], with curved folding struts, front cell focusing, a folding optical finder and a key to advance the film. | + | The '''Semi Pearl''', of 1938, is a 4.5×6 folder copied from the [[Ikonta A]], with curved folding struts, front cell focusing, a folding optical finder <!-- What does "optical finder" mean? --> and a key to advance the film.<ref>''Konika-Minoruta-ten,'' p. 6.</ref> |
− | The '''Pearl I''', with the same basic body, has a top housing containing a viewfinder | + | The '''Pearl I''' (1949), with the same basic body, has a top housing containing a viewfinder and an uncoupled rangefinder. Film advance is now by knob.<ref>For this and subsequent models: ''Konika-Minoruta-ten,'' p. 8.</ref> |
− | The '''Pearl II''' is the same with a coupled rangefinder. | + | The '''Pearl II''' (1950) is the same with a coupled rangefinder. |
− | The '''Pearl III''' adds | + | The '''Pearl III''' (1955) adds auto-stop film advance, getting rid of the red window. |
− | The '''Pearl IV''' has a completely different diecast body and a very | + | The '''Pearl IV''' (1958) has a completely different diecast body and a very advanced projected frame finder with automatic parallax correction. |
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
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+ | ==Sources== | ||
+ | * ''Konika-Minoruta-ten'' (コニカミノルタ展, Konica-Minolta Exhibition). Exhibition catalogue. Tokyo: JCII Camera Museum, 2005. | ||
[[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] | [[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Japanese 6x9 viewfinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 rangefinder folding]] | [[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 rangefinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: Konica]] | [[Category: Konica]] | ||
[[Category: P]] | [[Category: P]] |
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The name Pearl was given by Konishi and Konishiroku (the later Konica) to many models of rollfilm folders. See also Pearl (6×9 folders).
The Semi Pearl, of 1938, is a 4.5×6 folder copied from the Ikonta A, with curved folding struts, front cell focusing, a folding optical finder and a key to advance the film.[1]
The Pearl I (1949), with the same basic body, has a top housing containing a viewfinder and an uncoupled rangefinder. Film advance is now by knob.[2]
The Pearl II (1950) is the same with a coupled rangefinder.
The Pearl III (1955) adds auto-stop film advance, getting rid of the red window.
The Pearl IV (1958) has a completely different diecast body and a very advanced projected frame finder with automatic parallax correction.
Notes
Sources
- Konika-Minoruta-ten (コニカミノルタ展, Konica-Minolta Exhibition). Exhibition catalogue. Tokyo: JCII Camera Museum, 2005.