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| − | + | The '''Royal 35M''' fixed lens rangefinder camera was made by [[Royal Camera]] of Tokyo in 1957, featuring: | |
| − | + | * Rangefinder-coupled [[Tomioka]] Tominor 45mm / f2.8, or Tominor 45mm / f1.9 lens for the 35M Deluxe, both to f16. Both lenses had 40.5mm filter size. | |
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| − | * Rangefinder-coupled [[Tomioka]] Tominor f2.8 / | ||
* [[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 | + | * 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. | ||
| + | Cosmetically, its chrome finish coating may be thin and susceptible to brassing or corrosion. | ||
== Variations == | == Variations == | ||
| − | The Royal 35M | + | Royal Camera [[Clones, Rebadges and Rebrands|rebadged]] its equipment for sale by other distributors. The Royal 35M was also sold as: |
| − | + | *[[Ogikon 35E]], with either 45mm / f1.9 or f2.8 lenses, by Ogino Exporting in Japan; | |
| − | == Links == | + | *[[Mansfield Skylark|Skylark E]], with Tominor 45mm / f1.9 lens, by Mansfield Industries in USA; |
| − | + | *Wirgin 19E, with Tominon 45mm / f1.9 lens, by [[Wirgin]] in Europe. | |
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| − | + | ==Links== | |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/royal/royal_35-m.htm Royal 35-M] English instruction manual in PDF at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] |
| + | * [https://www.flickr.com/photos/32989794@N08/tags/35m/ Additional images] at [https://www.flickr.com/photos/32989794@N08/ j hopper Flickr stream] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | ||
[[Category: R]] | [[Category: R]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Nobility]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:48, 13 April 2023
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| Royal 35M; missing the meter "high" scale cover image by AWCam (Image rights) |
The Royal 35M fixed lens rangefinder camera was made by Royal Camera of Tokyo in 1957, featuring:
- Rangefinder-coupled Tomioka Tominor 45mm / f2.8, or Tominor 45mm / f1.9 lens for the 35M Deluxe, both to f16. Both lenses had 40.5mm filter size.
- 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.
Cosmetically, its chrome finish coating may be thin and susceptible to brassing or corrosion.
Variations
Royal Camera rebadged its equipment for sale by other distributors. The Royal 35M was also sold as:
- Ogikon 35E, with either 45mm / f1.9 or f2.8 lenses, by Ogino Exporting in Japan;
- Skylark E, with Tominor 45mm / f1.9 lens, by Mansfield Industries in USA;
- Wirgin 19E, with Tominon 45mm / f1.9 lens, by Wirgin in Europe.
Links
- Royal 35-M English instruction manual in PDF at OrphanCameras.com
- Additional images at j hopper Flickr stream
