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The '''Photo Deluxe''' (ホトデルックス) or '''Photo Deluxe Reflex''' (ホトデルックスレフレックス)<REF> The name in the advertisements is either "Photo Deluxe", "Photo Deluxe Reflex" or "Photo Deluxe Reflex ¼ Plate". </REF> is a Japanese SLR camera taking {{tefuda}} (8×10.5cm) plates, sold by [[Fuyōdō]] in 1929. | The '''Photo Deluxe''' (ホトデルックス) or '''Photo Deluxe Reflex''' (ホトデルックスレフレックス)<REF> The name in the advertisements is either "Photo Deluxe", "Photo Deluxe Reflex" or "Photo Deluxe Reflex ¼ Plate". </REF> is a Japanese SLR camera taking {{tefuda}} (8×10.5cm) plates, sold by [[Fuyōdō]] in 1929. | ||
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The Photo Deluxe Reflex was advertised in the July to September 1929 issues of ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', together with the [[Rubies]] plate folder. No price was indicated. | The Photo Deluxe Reflex was advertised in the July to September 1929 issues of ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', together with the [[Rubies]] plate folder. No price was indicated. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:24, 17 January 2019
The Photo Deluxe (ホトデルックス) or Photo Deluxe Reflex (ホトデルックスレフレックス)[1] is a Japanese SLR camera taking tefuda (8×10.5cm) plates, sold by Fuyōdō in 1929.
Description
The Photo Deluxe Reflex has a boxy shape, inspired by English SLR models such as the Thornton-Pickard Ruby Reflex or the Marion Soho Reflex. The front standard is mounted on a rack-and-pinion device, probably driven by a knob on the photographer's left; it allows vertical movements controlled by a lever on the right of the front board. The lens is recessed inside the front standard and is protected by a flap hinged at the top. The bellows has double extension, allowing to take close-up pictures or to mount long focal lenses.[2] The main body has a large viewing hood hinged at the front. There is a focal plane shutter on the rear, wound by a knob and controlled by a concentric disc. It seems that the model name PHOTO DELUXE and the format ¼ PLATE are inscribed below the winding knob, and other controls are visible on the same side, including a small T and I switch (for Time and Instant). The camera has a special mirror mechanism, supposed to minimize the vibrations.[3] The back is revolving, allowing horizontal and vertical pictures without turning the camera, and takes double-sided plate holders.[4]
Advertisements
Advertisements in Asahi Camera July, August and September 1929. (Image rights) |
The Photo Deluxe Reflex was advertised in the July to September 1929 issues of Asahi Camera, together with the Rubies plate folder. No price was indicated.
Notes
- ↑ The name in the advertisements is either "Photo Deluxe", "Photo Deluxe Reflex" or "Photo Deluxe Reflex ¼ Plate".
- ↑ Double extension: advertisement in Asahi Camera September 1929, p.A10.
- ↑ Advertisement in Asahi Camera July 1929, p.A10, and September 1929, p.A10.
- ↑ Revolving back, double-sided plate holders: advertisement in Asahi Camera July 1929, p.A10.
Bibliography
- Asahi Camera. Advertisements by Fuyōdō in July 1929 (p.A10), August 1929 (p.A24), September 1929 (p.A10).
The Photo Deluxe Reflex is not listed in Sugiyama.