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| − | {{ | + | The '''Pocket Prince''' is a Japanese folding camera taking 4×6.5 pictures on [[127 film]]. It was distributed in 1939–40<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> by [[Fukada Shōkai]]. Its name could indicate that it was made by [[Prince|Prince Camera Works]], if the latter was indeed a camera maker. |
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| + | The Pocket Prince is a vertical folder, with a folding frame finder and a key to wind the film. In an advertisement dated October 1939<REF> Advertisement published in ''Asahi Camera'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 91. </REF>, it is announced as a new product, and the lens and shutter equipment is not mentioned. In advertisements dated April 1940 and August 1940<REF> Advertisements published in ''Asahi Camera'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 80. </REF>, it is offered for {{yen|58|1940}} with a Baron 75/4.5 lens and a Kerio shutter giving 25, 50, 100, 150, T, B, speeds. However the shutter visible in the advertising pictures is a [[Prontor II]], and {{Kokusan}} mentions the following two combinations<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF>: | ||
| + | * Radionar f:4.5 lens, [[Compur]] shutter; | ||
| + | * Radionar f:4.5 lens, Prontor II shutter. | ||
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Revision as of 10:35, 15 September 2006
Template:127 Japan The Pocket Prince is a Japanese folding camera taking 4×6.5 pictures on 127 film. It was distributed in 1939–40[1] by Fukada Shōkai. Its name could indicate that it was made by Prince Camera Works, if the latter was indeed a camera maker.
The Pocket Prince is a vertical folder, with a folding frame finder and a key to wind the film. In an advertisement dated October 1939[2], it is announced as a new product, and the lens and shutter equipment is not mentioned. In advertisements dated April 1940 and August 1940[3], it is offered for ¥58 with a Baron 75/4.5 lens and a Kerio shutter giving 25, 50, 100, 150, T, B, speeds. However the shutter visible in the advertising pictures is a Prontor II, and Kokusan kamera no rekishi mentions the following two combinations[4]:
- Radionar f:4.5 lens, Compur shutter;
- Radionar f:4.5 lens, Prontor II shutter.
Notes
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 91.
- ↑ Advertisements published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 80.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
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. Item 230. (See also the advertisements for item 155.)
- 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. 331.
