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The '''Rittreck 6×6''' was a Japanese 6×6cm SLR, made by [[Musashino and Wista|Musashino Kōki]] and distributed by the associated trading company [[Musashino and Wista|Rittreck Shōji]] from 1968. The camera was also sold as the '''Warner 66''' on export markets. In 1969, the manufacturer closed its doors and the production was handed over to [[Norita|Norita Kōgaku]]. The camera was slightly modified and renamed '''Norita 66'''. It was released in 1971 for export, and in 1972 on the Japanese market. It was also sold by [[Graflex]] in the U.S. market as the '''Graflex Norita'''. | The '''Rittreck 6×6''' was a Japanese 6×6cm SLR, made by [[Musashino and Wista|Musashino Kōki]] and distributed by the associated trading company [[Musashino and Wista|Rittreck Shōji]] from 1968. The camera was also sold as the '''Warner 66''' on export markets. In 1969, the manufacturer closed its doors and the production was handed over to [[Norita|Norita Kōgaku]]. The camera was slightly modified and renamed '''Norita 66'''. It was released in 1971 for export, and in 1972 on the Japanese market. It was also sold by [[Graflex]] in the U.S. market as the '''Graflex Norita'''. | ||
− | The camera's standard lens was the Rittron 80mm f/2, renamed Noritar in 1972, made by [[Norita|Norita Kōgaku]] from the start. It was the fastest medium-format camera lens of its time.<REF name="Norita Club 1"> [http:// | + | The camera's standard lens was the Rittron 80mm f/2, renamed Noritar in 1972, made by [[Norita|Norita Kōgaku]] from the start. It was the fastest medium-format camera lens of its time.<REF name="Norita Club 1"> [http://www.topgabacho.jp/Topconclub/Norita1.htm Norita Club page 1], at the Topcon Club. </REF> Many other lenses were available, from 40mm to 400mm.<REF name="Norita Club 1" /> |
− | The camera's design and robustness have been praised;<REF> [http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/norita.html Rittreck 6×6, Norita 66 and Warner 66] at Robert Monaghan's Medium Format website. </REF> its main competitors were the [[Pentacon Six]], [[Kiev 60]] and [[Pentax 6×7]], each having its pros and cons. | + | The camera's design and robustness have been praised;<REF> [http://web.archive.org/web/20021120023311/http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/norita.html Rittreck 6×6, Norita 66 and Warner 66] at Robert Monaghan's Medium Format website. </REF> its main competitors were the [[Pentacon Six]], [[Kiev 60]] and [[Pentax 6×7]], each having its pros and cons. |
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
In English: | In English: | ||
+ | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/norita_66/norita_66.htm Norita 66 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] | ||
* Pages at [http://www.pentaconsix.com/ www.pentaconsix.com]: | * Pages at [http://www.pentaconsix.com/ www.pentaconsix.com]: | ||
** [http://www.pentaconsix.com/norita.htm Norita system] | ** [http://www.pentaconsix.com/norita.htm Norita system] | ||
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* [http://www.leozuhause.de/norita.htm Rittreck 6×6, Norita 66 and Warner 66] at [http://www.leozuhause.de/ leo37] | * [http://www.leozuhause.de/norita.htm Rittreck 6×6, Norita 66 and Warner 66] at [http://www.leozuhause.de/ leo37] | ||
− | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/revue/revue_rittreck_six/revue_rittreck_six.htm Revue Rittreck 6X6 220 film instruction manual in PDF format (German)] from [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | |
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In Japanese with some English: | In Japanese with some English: | ||
* [http://www.topgabacho.jp/Topconclub/Norita1.htm Norita Club page 1] and [http://www.topgabacho.jp/Topconclub/Norita2.htm page 2], in the [http://www.topgabacho.jp/Topconclub/index.htm Topcon Club website] | * [http://www.topgabacho.jp/Topconclub/Norita1.htm Norita Club page 1] and [http://www.topgabacho.jp/Topconclub/Norita2.htm page 2], in the [http://www.topgabacho.jp/Topconclub/index.htm Topcon Club website] | ||
In Japanese: | In Japanese: | ||
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://nikomat.org/priv/camera/norita/index.html Norita 66] at [http://nikomat.org/priv/camera/cameras.html Hiura Shinsaku's camera site] |
* [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hsp120slrall/slr120nor.htm Norita 66] and [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hsp120slrall/slr120war.htm Warner 66] at [http://asacame.fc2web.com/ Asacame] | * [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hsp120slrall/slr120nor.htm Norita 66] and [http://asacame.fc2web.com/hsp120slrall/slr120war.htm Warner 66] at [http://asacame.fc2web.com/ Asacame] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 SLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 SLR]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:40, 6 July 2021
The Rittreck 6×6 was a Japanese 6×6cm SLR, made by Musashino Kōki and distributed by the associated trading company Rittreck Shōji from 1968. The camera was also sold as the Warner 66 on export markets. In 1969, the manufacturer closed its doors and the production was handed over to Norita Kōgaku. The camera was slightly modified and renamed Norita 66. It was released in 1971 for export, and in 1972 on the Japanese market. It was also sold by Graflex in the U.S. market as the Graflex Norita.
The camera's standard lens was the Rittron 80mm f/2, renamed Noritar in 1972, made by Norita Kōgaku from the start. It was the fastest medium-format camera lens of its time.[1] Many other lenses were available, from 40mm to 400mm.[1]
The camera's design and robustness have been praised;[2] its main competitors were the Pentacon Six, Kiev 60 and Pentax 6×7, each having its pros and cons.
Warner 66 image by bbcuyler (Image rights) |
Graflex Norita image by big-film (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Norita Club page 1, at the Topcon Club.
- ↑ Rittreck 6×6, Norita 66 and Warner 66 at Robert Monaghan's Medium Format website.
Bibliography
- 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.125.
- 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). Pp.309, 370–1 and 705.
- 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 3072.
Links
In English:
- Norita 66 user manual at Butkus.org
- Pages at www.pentaconsix.com:
- Rittreck 6×6, Norita 66 and Warner 66 at Robert Monaghan's Medium Format website
In German:
- Rittreck 6×6, Norita 66 and Warner 66 at leo37
- Revue Rittreck 6X6 220 film instruction manual in PDF format (German) from OrphanCameras.com
In Japanese with some English:
- Norita Club page 1 and page 2, in the Topcon Club website
In Japanese: