Difference between revisions of "Royal 35M"
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* Rangefinder-coupled [[Tomioka]] Tominor f2.8 /45mm, or f1.9 / 45mm lens for the 35-M Deluxe, both to f16. | * Rangefinder-coupled [[Tomioka]] Tominor f2.8 /45mm, or f1.9 / 45mm lens for the 35-M Deluxe, both to f16. | ||
* [[Copal]] MXV shutter with M and X flash sync. | * [[Copal]] MXV shutter with M and X flash sync. | ||
| − | * Shutter speeds: B, 1, 1/2, 1/5, 1/ | + | * Shutter speeds: B, 1, 1/2, 1/5, 1/15, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500s. |
* 10-blade aperture diaphragm giving a nearly circular pupil. | * 10-blade aperture diaphragm giving a nearly circular pupil. | ||
* Built-in non-coupled [[selenium meter]] read at the top of camera, indexed [[ASA]] 12-800 for high and low light levels and for readings with an accessory selenium booster cell. | * Built-in non-coupled [[selenium meter]] read at the top of camera, indexed [[ASA]] 12-800 for high and low light levels and for readings with an accessory selenium booster cell. | ||
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Two identical export versions were called [[Ogikon 35E]], available with both lens types. The [[Wirgin]] 19E was the identical European-market export version with the 45mm/f1.9 lens. | Two identical export versions were called [[Ogikon 35E]], available with both lens types. The [[Wirgin]] 19E was the identical European-market export version with the 45mm/f1.9 lens. | ||
| − | The | + | The Royal 35-P was a variation on the family chassis with cosmetic sheet metal changes, without a built-in meter and with a shutter only to 1/300s. Also, the Royal 35-P was the basis for a [[Brumberger]] camera, with 45mm/f3.5 or f2.8 "Brumberger Anastigmat" optics, modified front cover and rewind knob. |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 18 July 2009
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| Royal 35-M, f1.9 / 45mm Tominor |
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| image by Rick Soloway |
The Royal 35-M fixed lens rangefinder camera was made by Royal Camera of Tokyo in 1957, featuring:
- Rangefinder-coupled Tomioka Tominor f2.8 /45mm, or f1.9 / 45mm lens for the 35-M Deluxe, both to f16.
- Copal MXV shutter with M and X flash sync.
- Shutter speeds: B, 1, 1/2, 1/5, 1/15, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500s.
- 10-blade aperture diaphragm giving a nearly circular pupil.
- Built-in non-coupled selenium meter read at the top of camera, indexed ASA 12-800 for high and low light levels and for readings with an accessory selenium booster cell.
Variations
Two identical export versions were called Ogikon 35E, available with both lens types. The Wirgin 19E was the identical European-market export version with the 45mm/f1.9 lens.
The Royal 35-P was a variation on the family chassis with cosmetic sheet metal changes, without a built-in meter and with a shutter only to 1/300s. Also, the Royal 35-P was the basis for a Brumberger camera, with 45mm/f3.5 or f2.8 "Brumberger Anastigmat" optics, modified front cover and rewind knob.
Links
In Japanese:
In Chinese:
- Royal 35M: post with pictures in a Chinese forum
