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The '''Rower''' was a French camera inspired by the [[Universal]] [[Univex A]]. It had a bakelite body and took 3.5x4cm pictures on a special six exposure film, made by Gevaert. It had a folding frame finder on the side of the body, a meniscus lens and a simple instant shutter. The lens elements were made by Boyer, according to the user manual presented [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photoptic/FAP.htm here at Photoptic]. It is said that the Rower also existed with a Signax-Rower f/64 lens (see [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photoptic/FAP.htm the same Photoptic page]).
 
The '''Rower''' was a French camera inspired by the [[Universal]] [[Univex A]]. It had a bakelite body and took 3.5x4cm pictures on a special six exposure film, made by Gevaert. It had a folding frame finder on the side of the body, a meniscus lens and a simple instant shutter. The lens elements were made by Boyer, according to the user manual presented [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photoptic/FAP.htm here at Photoptic]. It is said that the Rower also existed with a Signax-Rower f/64 lens (see [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photoptic/FAP.htm the same Photoptic page]).
  
It is usually said that it was made from 1936 by [[FAP]], the original source of this info is probably Vial's book. However Vial also says the 1938 [[Norca]] was the first FAP model, and a FAP ad shown [http://www.collection-appareils.com/appareils/html/norca_b.php here at S. Halgand's site] says the company was founded in 1938. Also the Rower boxes (illustrated for example [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photoptic/FAP.htm here at Photoptic] and [http://www.collection-appareils.com/appareils/html/Rower.php here at Halgand's site] are only marked ''Rower Made in France'', with no FAP marking.
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It is usually said that it was made from 1936 by [[FAP]], the original source of this info is probably Vial's book. However Vial also says the 1938 [[Norca]] was the first FAP model, and a FAP ad shown [http://www.collection-appareils.com/appareils/html/norca_b.php here at S. Halgand's site] says the company was founded in 1938. Also the Rower boxes (illustrated for example [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/photoptic/FAP.htm here at Photoptic] and [http://www.collection-appareils.com/appareils/html/Rower.php here at Halgand's site] are only marked ''Rower Made in France'', with no FAP marking. What is sure is that FAP made the [[Norca Pin-Up]] after the war, based on the Rower body.
  
 
== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==

Revision as of 20:57, 20 April 2006

The Rower was a French camera inspired by the Universal Univex A. It had a bakelite body and took 3.5x4cm pictures on a special six exposure film, made by Gevaert. It had a folding frame finder on the side of the body, a meniscus lens and a simple instant shutter. The lens elements were made by Boyer, according to the user manual presented here at Photoptic. It is said that the Rower also existed with a Signax-Rower f/64 lens (see the same Photoptic page).

It is usually said that it was made from 1936 by FAP, the original source of this info is probably Vial's book. However Vial also says the 1938 Norca was the first FAP model, and a FAP ad shown here at S. Halgand's site says the company was founded in 1938. Also the Rower boxes (illustrated for example here at Photoptic and here at Halgand's site are only marked Rower Made in France, with no FAP marking. What is sure is that FAP made the Norca Pin-Up after the war, based on the Rower body.

Bibliography

  • Histoire des appareils français, B. Vial, Ed. Maeght

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