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| − | The name '''Pearl''' was given by Konishi and Konishiroku (the later [[Konica]]) to many models of rollfilm folders. ''See also the [[Pearl (6×9 folders)]] and the [[Baby Pearl]] and [[Pearlette]] cameras using [[127 film]].'' | + | The name '''Pearl''' was given by Konishi and Konishiroku (the later [[Konica]]) to many models of rollfilm folders. ''See also the [[Pearl (6×9 and larger folders)]] and the [[Baby Pearl]] and [[Pearlette]] cameras using [[127 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 and a key to advance the film.<ref>''Konika-Minoruta-ten,'' p. 6.</ref> | 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.<ref>''Konika-Minoruta-ten,'' p. 6.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:39, 2 July 2006
The name Pearl was given by Konishi and Konishiroku (the later Konica) to many models of rollfilm folders. See also the Pearl (6×9 and larger folders) and the Baby Pearl and Pearlette cameras using 127 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 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.
