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The '''Sakura Prano Portable Camera''' (さくらプラノ手提暗函)<REF> The name "Prano" is sometimes written "Plano" by mistake. The two spellings would be pronounced the same in Japanese, but "Prano" is confirmed by an advertisement reproduced in [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/prano41.htm this page at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha]. </REF> is a Japanese folding camera made from 1907 by [[Konica|Rokuoh-sha]], the manufacturing branch of [[Konica|Konishi]] (predecessor of [[Konica]]). It was succeeded by the similar '''Idea Portable Camera''' (アイデア手提暗函) in 1909. | The '''Sakura Prano Portable Camera''' (さくらプラノ手提暗函)<REF> The name "Prano" is sometimes written "Plano" by mistake. The two spellings would be pronounced the same in Japanese, but "Prano" is confirmed by an advertisement reproduced in [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/prano41.htm this page at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha]. </REF> is a Japanese folding camera made from 1907 by [[Konica|Rokuoh-sha]], the manufacturing branch of [[Konica|Konishi]] (predecessor of [[Konica]]). It was succeeded by the similar '''Idea Portable Camera''' (アイデア手提暗函) in 1909. | ||
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+ | == The Sakura Prano Portable == | ||
+ | The Sakura Prano Portable is a copy of the [[Rochester]] [[Pony Premo]]. It exists in {{nimaigake}} (4×5in) and {{kabine}} (12×16.5cm) formats. Focusing is done by a small wheel on the photographer's right. The straight folding struts are maintained in position by a screw. The front standard consists of various parts assembled to form a rectangle, and allows vertical and perhaps horizontal movements. The [[brilliant finder]] is attached to the folding bed, on the photographer's right. | ||
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+ | The camera was reportedly released in February 1907.<REF> Chronology from the official company history ''Shashin to tomo ni hyaku-nen'', reproduced in Tanaka, p.94 of {{KKS}} no.10. The date is simply given as 1907 in Sakai, p.17 of {{KKS}} no.10, [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/sts/detail.php?&key=103310371007&APage=614 this page] and [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/sts/detail.php?&key=103310371008&APage=614 this page] of the Center of the History of Japanese Industrial Technology, and [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/11year.htm this page at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha]. </REF> | ||
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* [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/sts/detail.php?&key=103310371007&APage=614 Sakura Prano Portable (4×5in)] and [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/sts/detail.php?&key=103310371008&APage=614 Sakura Prano Portable (12×16.5cm)] in the [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/sts/set_brws_01.php?id=1033 Camera database] of the [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/ Center of the History of Japanese Industrial Technology] | * [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/sts/detail.php?&key=103310371007&APage=614 Sakura Prano Portable (4×5in)] and [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/sts/detail.php?&key=103310371008&APage=614 Sakura Prano Portable (12×16.5cm)] in the [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/sts/set_brws_01.php?id=1033 Camera database] of the [http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/ Center of the History of Japanese Industrial Technology] | ||
* Pages of the [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/index.htm R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha website]: | * Pages of the [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/index.htm R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha website]: | ||
+ | ** [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/prano41.htm Sakura Prano Portable] | ||
** [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/idea.htm Idea cameras], including the Idea Portable | ** [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/idea.htm Idea cameras], including the Idea Portable | ||
** [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/prano11year.htm Sakura Prano Portable] and [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/ideafig.htm Idea Portable] in the [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/11year.htm camera list] | ** [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/prano11year.htm Sakura Prano Portable] and [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/ideafig.htm Idea Portable] in the [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/11year.htm camera list] |
Revision as of 08:55, 31 March 2008
The Sakura Prano Portable Camera (さくらプラノ手提暗函)[1] is a Japanese folding camera made from 1907 by Rokuoh-sha, the manufacturing branch of Konishi (predecessor of Konica). It was succeeded by the similar Idea Portable Camera (アイデア手提暗函) in 1909.
The Sakura Prano Portable
The Sakura Prano Portable is a copy of the Rochester Pony Premo. It exists in nimaigake (4×5in) and kabine (12×16.5cm) formats. Focusing is done by a small wheel on the photographer's right. The straight folding struts are maintained in position by a screw. The front standard consists of various parts assembled to form a rectangle, and allows vertical and perhaps horizontal movements. The brilliant finder is attached to the folding bed, on the photographer's right.
The camera was reportedly released in February 1907.[2]
Notes
- ↑ The name "Prano" is sometimes written "Plano" by mistake. The two spellings would be pronounced the same in Japanese, but "Prano" is confirmed by an advertisement reproduced in this page at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha.
- ↑ Chronology from the official company history Shashin to tomo ni hyaku-nen, reproduced in Tanaka, p.94 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.10. The date is simply given as 1907 in Sakai, p.17 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.10, this page and this page of the Center of the History of Japanese Industrial Technology, and this page at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha.
Bibliography
- Kikuoka Sei (菊岡清). "Konica history 3. Meiji 41-nen – Taishō 12-nen." (Konica history 3. 明治41年–大正12年. From Meiji year 41 (1908) to Taishō year 12 (1923).) Kamera Rebyū: Kurashikku Kamera Senka (カメラレビュー クラシックカメラ専科) / Camera Review: All about Historical Cameras no.10, September 1987. No ISBN number. Konishiroku kamera no rekishi (小西六カメラの歴史, special issue on Konishiroku). Pp.24–32.
- Konishi Honten. Saishin Shashin Kikai Mokuroku (最新写真器械目録, Latest catalogue of photographic apparatus). Published on December 18, 1911. Recent reprint.
- 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). Pp.19–20.
- 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). P.538.
- Sakai Shūichi (酒井修一). "Konica history 2. Meiji 36-nen – 40-nen." (Konica history 2. 明治36年–40年. From Meiji year 36 (1903) to Meiji year 40 (1907).). Kamera Rebyū: Kurashikku Kamera Senka (カメラレビュー クラシックカメラ専科) / Camera Review: All about Historical Cameras no.10, September 1987. No ISBN number. Konishiroku kamera no rekishi (小西六カメラの歴史, special issue on Konishiroku). Pp.16–23.
- 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. Items 1081–2.
Links
In Japanese:
- Sakura Prano Portable (4×5in) and Sakura Prano Portable (12×16.5cm) in the Camera database of the Center of the History of Japanese Industrial Technology
- Pages of the R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha website:
- Sakura Prano Portable
- Idea cameras, including the Idea Portable
- Sakura Prano Portable and Idea Portable in the camera list
Konishiroku prewar and wartime cameras ( ) | ||||||
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plate | hand cameras | stereo hand cameras | strut folders | box | telephoto | SLR |
Idea (original) | Idea A | Idea B | Idea Snap | Idea No.1 | Idea (metal) | Lily (original) | Lily (horizontal) | Lily (metal) | Tropical Lily | Noble | Ohca | Sakura Palace | Sakura Pocket Prano | Sakura Prano | Idea Binocular | Sakura Binocular Prano | Minimum Idea | Idea Spring | Korok | Champion | Cherry | Sakura Army | Sakura Honor | Sakura Navy | Idea Telephoto | Idea Reflex (1910 and 1911) | Idea Reflex (1932) | Neat Reflex | Sakura Reflex Prano | |
rollfilm | folders | box or collapsible | TLR | |||
Pearlette | Special Pearlette | B Pearlette | Pearl (for plates and rollfilm) | Pearl No.2 | Pearl (Year 8) | Baby Pearl | Semi Pearl | Sakura Palace | Record | Sakura (box) | Sakura (bakelite) | Sakura-flex |