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| − | The '''Rectus''' is a [[leaf shutter]] found on some Japanese cameras from the 1950s. There are at least two variants, with B, 1–200 and B, 1–300 speeds. It was made by [[Fuji Seimitsu]], which also made the [[Ceres]] leaf shutter.<REF> Attribution of the Rectus to Fuji Seimitsu: a leaflet advertising the [[Mine Six|Mine Six IIF]]; also [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/PRINCE_J_PIC.htm this page at Japan Family Camera]. </REF> It seems that it was a copy of the [[Prontor II]].<REF> See [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/forum/messages/4/4533.html?1116915303 this post in the Classic Camera Repair Forum]. [[Takane]] claims that it is "Prontor type" (プロンタータイプ) in a leaflet advertising the Mine Six IIF.</REF> | + | The '''Rectus''' is a [[leaf shutter]] found on some Japanese cameras from the 1950s. There are at least two variants, with B, 1–200 and B, 1–300 speeds. It was made by [[Fuji Seimitsu]], which also made the [[Ceres]] leaf shutter.<REF> Attribution of the Rectus to Fuji Seimitsu: a leaflet advertising the [[Mine Six|Mine Six IIF]]; also [https://web.archive.org/web/20090302001749/http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/PRINCE_J_PIC.htm this page (archived) at Japan Family Camera]. </REF> It seems that it was a copy of the [[Prontor II]].<REF> See [https://web.archive.org/web/20060516222255/http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/forum/messages/4/4533.html?1116915303 this post (archived) in the Classic Camera Repair Forum]. [[Takane]] claims that it is "Prontor type" (プロンタータイプ) in a leaflet advertising the Mine Six IIF.</REF> |
== Cameras equipped with a Rectus shutter == | == Cameras equipped with a Rectus shutter == | ||
| + | {{Flickr_image | ||
| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/4016722475/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3485/4016722475_c41bfd2cbd.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= right | ||
| + | |image_text= Rectus on a Prince Junior | ||
| + | |image_by= Hans Kerensky | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
| + | }} | ||
The following list is incomplete. That a particular model is listed should not be taken to mean that all examples were fitted with the Rectus. | The following list is incomplete. That a particular model is listed should not be taken to mean that all examples were fitted with the Rectus. | ||
| + | * [[Beautyflex|Beautyflex D]] (Rectus-MX, B, 1–300) | ||
* [[Condor (35mm)]] (Rectus-MX, B, 1–500) | * [[Condor (35mm)]] (Rectus-MX, B, 1–500) | ||
* [[Elbowflex]] (B, 1–300 reported) | * [[Elbowflex]] (B, 1–300 reported) | ||
| + | * [[First Six (postwar)|First Six I]] (B, 1–200, one isolated example) | ||
* [[Fodorflex]] | * [[Fodorflex]] | ||
* [[Fujica Six|Fujica Six IICR]] | * [[Fujica Six|Fujica Six IICR]] | ||
| − | * [[Mamiya Six]] K (one isolated example observed, perhaps not original)<ref> | + | * [[Mamiya Six]] K (one isolated example observed, perhaps not original)<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260127411/in/pool-camerawiki/ Image in Camera-Wiki Pool]</ref> |
* [[Mine Six|Mine Six and Mine Six IIF]] (B, 1–200) | * [[Mine Six|Mine Six and Mine Six IIF]] (B, 1–200) | ||
* [[Neoca 2S]] | * [[Neoca 2S]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:05, 5 December 2021
The Rectus is a leaf shutter found on some Japanese cameras from the 1950s. There are at least two variants, with B, 1–200 and B, 1–300 speeds. It was made by Fuji Seimitsu, which also made the Ceres leaf shutter.[1] It seems that it was a copy of the Prontor II.[2]
Cameras equipped with a Rectus shutter
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| Rectus on a Prince Junior image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights) |
The following list is incomplete. That a particular model is listed should not be taken to mean that all examples were fitted with the Rectus.
- Beautyflex D (Rectus-MX, B, 1–300)
- Condor (35mm) (Rectus-MX, B, 1–500)
- Elbowflex (B, 1–300 reported)
- First Six I (B, 1–200, one isolated example)
- Fodorflex
- Fujica Six IICR
- Mamiya Six K (one isolated example observed, perhaps not original)[3]
- Mine Six and Mine Six IIF (B, 1–200)
- Neoca 2S
- Primoflex
- Prince Junior (B, 1–300 reported)
Notes
- ↑ Attribution of the Rectus to Fuji Seimitsu: a leaflet advertising the Mine Six IIF; also this page (archived) at Japan Family Camera.
- ↑ See this post (archived) in the Classic Camera Repair Forum. Takane claims that it is "Prontor type" (プロンタータイプ) in a leaflet advertising the Mine Six IIF.
- ↑ Image in Camera-Wiki Pool
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.
- Takane Kōgaku. Leaflet advertising the Mine Six IIF.
