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− | {{ | + | The '''Sakura rollfilm holder''' (さくらロールフィルムホルダー) is a Japanese accessory released in July 1936 by [[Konica|Konishiroku]], and made by its manufacturing branch Rokuoh-sha.<REF name="ACA 07/36"> Columns in {{ACA}} July 1936, p.249, and August 1936, p.377. </REF> |
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− | + | | ''Sakura rollfilm holder on a [[Lily (metal and tropical)|6.5×9cm Lily]].<br>Pictures by eBayer Yalluflex. {{with permission}}'' | |
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+ | The device can be attached on {{daimeishi}}-size (6.5×9cm) plate cameras, and takes eight 6×9cm pictures on [[120 film]]. It has an advance knob on the side and a red window on the back. The name ''ROKUOHSHA'' is embossed in the leather covering, at the bottom of the back. | ||
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+ | | ''Sakura rollfilm holder.<br>Pictures by eBayer Yalluflex. {{with permission}}'' | ||
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+ | Variations are known in the shape of the advance knob and in the orientation of the red window cover (either horizontal or vertical).<REF> Examples pictured in this article, in [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/sakura/els010.html this page] at Neco's Collection, and observed in an online auction. </REF> The advance knob normally has lines indicating the frame number, allowing to advance the film without using the red window.<REF> Feature mentioned in {{ACA}} August 1936, p.377, and in the [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/filmholds.htm instruction manual] at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha. </REF> | ||
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+ | | ''Announcement of the Sakura rollfilm holder and [[Proud]] roll holder<br>in {{ACA}} July 1936. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | ||
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+ | According to the instruction manual, the device was due for release in the first days of July 1936.<REF name="manual"> [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/filmholds.htm Instruction manual], reproduced at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha. </REF> It was subject of the Japanese utility model no.37437.<REF name="manual" /> It was briefly featured in the July and August 1936 issues of {{ACA}}, together with the [[Proud]] roll holder.<REF name="ACA 07/36" /> In these documents, the price of the Sakura rollfilm holder is quoted as ¥4.50. | ||
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− | + | | ''Column on the Sakura rollfilm holder and [[Proud]] roll holder<br>in {{ACA}} August 1936. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | |
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+ | == Notes == | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
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+ | == Bibliography == | ||
+ | * {{ACA}} July 1936. "Foto nōto" (フォトノート, Photo note). P.249. | ||
+ | * {{ACA}} August 1936. "Atarashii kikai to zairyō" (新しい機械と材料, New equipment and machinery). P.377. | ||
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+ | == Links == | ||
+ | In Japanese: | ||
+ | * [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/sakura/els010.html Sakura rollfilm holder] at [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/index.html Neco's Collection] | ||
+ | * [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/filmholds.htm Instruction manual for the Sakura rollfilm holder] at [http://www2f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ter-1212/sakura/index.htm R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha] | ||
[[Category: Japanese accessories]] | [[Category: Japanese accessories]] | ||
[[Category: Konica]] | [[Category: Konica]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Film backs]] |
Latest revision as of 07:44, 16 February 2019
The Sakura rollfilm holder (さくらロールフィルムホルダー) is a Japanese accessory released in July 1936 by Konishiroku, and made by its manufacturing branch Rokuoh-sha.[1]
Sakura rollfilm holder on a 6.5×9cm Lily. Pictures by eBayer Yalluflex. (Image rights) |
The device can be attached on daimeishi-size (6.5×9cm) plate cameras, and takes eight 6×9cm pictures on 120 film. It has an advance knob on the side and a red window on the back. The name ROKUOHSHA is embossed in the leather covering, at the bottom of the back.
Sakura rollfilm holder. Pictures by eBayer Yalluflex. (Image rights) |
Variations are known in the shape of the advance knob and in the orientation of the red window cover (either horizontal or vertical).[2] The advance knob normally has lines indicating the frame number, allowing to advance the film without using the red window.[3]
Announcement of the Sakura rollfilm holder and Proud roll holder in Asahi Camera July 1936. (Image rights) |
According to the instruction manual, the device was due for release in the first days of July 1936.[4] It was subject of the Japanese utility model no.37437.[4] It was briefly featured in the July and August 1936 issues of Asahi Camera, together with the Proud roll holder.[1] In these documents, the price of the Sakura rollfilm holder is quoted as ¥4.50.
Column on the Sakura rollfilm holder and Proud roll holder in Asahi Camera August 1936. (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Columns in Asahi Camera July 1936, p.249, and August 1936, p.377.
- ↑ Examples pictured in this article, in this page at Neco's Collection, and observed in an online auction.
- ↑ Feature mentioned in Asahi Camera August 1936, p.377, and in the instruction manual at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Instruction manual, reproduced at R. Konishi Rokuoh-sha.
Bibliography
- Asahi Camera July 1936. "Foto nōto" (フォトノート, Photo note). P.249.
- Asahi Camera August 1936. "Atarashii kikai to zairyō" (新しい機械と材料, New equipment and machinery). P.377.
Links
In Japanese: