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| − | The '''Prince Peerless''' | + | The '''Prince Peerless''' is a 6.5×9 folding plate camera, released in 1934 and sold by the distributor [[Fukada Shōkai]].<REF> Release date and attribution to Fukada: Lewis, p. 48, that mistakenly calls the camera "Price Peerless". </REF> It was advertised until 1936.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> It is sometimes attributed to [[Fujimoto]], perhaps because of a confusion with the [[Semi Prince]].<REF> Sugiyama, p. 32, and McKeown, p. 331. </REF> An advertisement shows the ''P.C.W'' logo of [[Prince|Prince Camera Works]], but it is not known if this was the actual maker.<REF> Advertisement reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 90. </REF> |
| − | The Prince Peerless is a copy of the [[Plan Primar]], a German camera made by [[Bentzin]]. The metal body is very thin when folded. | + | == Description of the body == |
| + | The Prince Peerless is a copy of the [[Plan Primar]], a German camera made by [[Bentzin]]. The metal body is very thin when folded, with a bulging folding bed. A nameplate is riveted inside, marked ''PRINCE PEERLESS'' and ''MADE IN JAPAN''. | ||
| + | There is a swivelling [[brilliant finder]] attached to the front standard. This brilliant finder must be folded flat to fit in the very thin body, as appears in [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/syasin/2006/03/prince_peerless.html this page by Minosan]. There is also a folding frame finder made of two parts: and a wireframe also attached to the lens standard and a simple pin articulated to the body. There is a handle on top of the body and the folding bed release is placed on the same side as the frame finder. There is a tripod screw on the opposite side and another one under the body. | ||
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| + | 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 vertical movement is available, and a spirit level is attached to the brilliant finder support. | ||
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| + | == Lens and shutter equipment == | ||
The lens and shutter combinations include: | The lens and shutter combinations include: | ||
| − | * Radionar f | + | * Radionar 10.5cm f/4.5 lens by Schneider, Perfect shutter by [[Neumann & Heilemann]], 1–200, B, T speeds;<REF> Pictured in Sugiyama, item 1227, and reported in Lewis, p. 48, and in {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> |
| − | * Radionar 10.5cm f | + | * Radionar 10.5cm f/4.5 lens by [[Schneider]], [[Compur]] shutter, T, B, 1–250 speeds;<REF> One example is pictured in [http://minosan05.cocolog-nifty.com/syasin/2006/03/prince_peerless.html this page by Minosan], and another is pictured in Lewis, p. 48. A third one has been observed in an eBay auction. </REF> |
| − | * Tessar f | + | * Tessar f/4.5 lens by [[Carl Zeiss]], Compur shutter.<REF> Reported in Lewis, p. 48. </REF> |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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* {{Showa10}} Item 224. | * {{Showa10}} Item 224. | ||
| − | + | * {{Lewis}} P. 48. | |
* {{McKeown12}} P. 331. | * {{McKeown12}} P. 331. | ||
| − | * {{ | + | * {{Zukan}} Item 1227. |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
Revision as of 19:52, 11 December 2006
Template:Japanese large format The Prince Peerless is a 6.5×9 folding plate camera, released in 1934 and sold by the distributor Fukada Shōkai.[1] It was advertised until 1936.[2] It is sometimes attributed to Fujimoto, perhaps because of a confusion with the Semi Prince.[3] An advertisement shows the P.C.W logo of Prince Camera Works, but it is not known if this was the actual maker.[4]
Description of the body
The Prince Peerless is a copy of the Plan Primar, a German camera made by Bentzin. The metal body is very thin when folded, with a bulging folding bed. A nameplate is riveted inside, marked PRINCE PEERLESS and MADE IN JAPAN.
There is a swivelling brilliant finder attached to the front standard. This brilliant finder must be folded flat to fit in the very thin body, as appears in this page by Minosan. There is also a folding frame finder made of two parts: and a wireframe also attached to the lens standard and a simple pin articulated to the body. There is a handle on top of the body and the folding bed release is placed on the same side as the frame finder. There is a tripod screw on the opposite side and another one under 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 vertical movement is available, and a spirit level is attached to the brilliant finder support.
Lens and shutter equipment
The lens and shutter combinations include:
- Radionar 10.5cm f/4.5 lens by Schneider, Perfect shutter by Neumann & Heilemann, 1–200, B, T speeds;[5]
- Radionar 10.5cm f/4.5 lens by Schneider, Compur shutter, T, B, 1–250 speeds;[6]
- Tessar f/4.5 lens by Carl Zeiss, Compur shutter.[7]
Notes
- ↑ Release date and attribution to Fukada: Lewis, p. 48, that mistakenly calls the camera "Price Peerless".
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
- ↑ Sugiyama, p. 32, and McKeown, p. 331.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 90.
- ↑ Pictured in Sugiyama, item 1227, and reported in Lewis, p. 48, and in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
- ↑ One example is pictured in this page by Minosan, and another is pictured in Lewis, p. 48. A third one has been observed in an eBay auction.
- ↑ Reported in Lewis, p. 48.
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 224.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Item 1227.
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