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| − | The '''Prince Peerless''' | + | The '''Prince Peerless'''<REF> Called "Price Peerless" in Lewis, p. 48, because of a typo. </REF> is a 6.5×9 folding plate camera, released in 1934<REF> Lewis, p. 48. </REF> and sold by the distributor [[Fukada Shōkai]]. It is sometimes attributed to [[Fujimoto]], probably by confusion with the [[Semi Prince]]. The company name that appear in the original advertisements is [[Prince|Prince Camera Works]], it is unknown if it was the actual maker. |
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| + | The Prince Peerless is a copy of the [[Plan Primar]], a German camera made by [[Bentzin]]. The metal body is very thin when folded. There is a nameplate inside, engraved ''Prince Peerless'' and ''Made in Japan''. There are both a [[brilliant finder]] and a folding frame finder, with the front frame articulated on the lens support and a simple eyepiece articulated on the body. Focusing is done by a small wheel on the right of the folding bed, with a focusing scale on the left. It seems that some limited movements are available. | ||
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| + | The lens and shutter combinations include: | ||
| + | * Radionar f:4.5 lens by Schneider, Perfect shutter by [[Neumann & Heilemann]], T, B, 1–200 speeds;<REF> Reported in Lewis, p. 48, and in {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. An example is presented in the book ''Kamera zukan'' by Sugiyama and Naoi according to {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> | ||
| + | * Radionar 10.5cm f:4.5 lens by [[Schneider]], [[Compur]] shutter, T, B, 1–250 speeds;<REF> One example presented in [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/syasin/2006/03/prince_peerless.html this page] of [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/ Minosan's website], and another is pictured in Lewis, p. 48. Another one has been observed in an eBay auction. </REF> | ||
| + | * Tessar f:4.5 lens by [[Carl Zeiss]], Compur shutter.<REF> Reported in Lewis, p. 48. </REF> | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | In Japanese: | ||
| + | * {{Showa10}} Item 224. | ||
| + | In English: | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} P. 331. | ||
| + | * {{Lewis}} P. 48. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
| − | * [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/syasin/2006/03/prince_peerless.html Prince Peerless] at [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/ Minosan's | + | * [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/syasin/2006/03/prince_peerless.html Prince Peerless] at [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/ Minosan's website] |
| − | [[Category: 6.5x9 folding]] | + | [[Category: Japanese 6.5x9 folding]] |
[[Category: Nobility]] | [[Category: Nobility]] | ||
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[[Category: P]] | [[Category: P]] | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 13 September 2006
The Prince Peerless[1] is a 6.5×9 folding plate camera, released in 1934[2] and sold by the distributor Fukada Shōkai. It is sometimes attributed to Fujimoto, probably by confusion with the Semi Prince. The company name that appear in the original advertisements is Prince Camera Works, it is unknown if it was the actual maker.
The Prince Peerless is a copy of the Plan Primar, a German camera made by Bentzin. The metal body is very thin when folded. There is a nameplate inside, engraved Prince Peerless and Made in Japan. There are both a brilliant finder and a folding frame finder, with the front frame articulated on the lens support and a simple eyepiece articulated on the body. Focusing is done by a small wheel on the right of the folding bed, with a focusing scale on the left. It seems that some limited movements are available.
The lens and shutter combinations include:
- Radionar f:4.5 lens by Schneider, Perfect shutter by Neumann & Heilemann, T, B, 1–200 speeds;[3]
- Radionar 10.5cm f:4.5 lens by Schneider, Compur shutter, T, B, 1–250 speeds;[4]
- Tessar f:4.5 lens by Carl Zeiss, Compur shutter.[5]
Notes
- ↑ Called "Price Peerless" in Lewis, p. 48, because of a typo.
- ↑ Lewis, p. 48.
- ↑ Reported in Lewis, p. 48, and in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340. An example is presented in the book Kamera zukan by Sugiyama and Naoi according to Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
- ↑ One example presented in this page of Minosan's website, and another is pictured in Lewis, p. 48. Another one has been observed in an eBay auction.
- ↑ Reported in Lewis, p. 48.
Bibliography
In Japanese:
- 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 224.
In English:
- 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.
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). P. 48.
Links
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