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− | '''Saneidō''' was a Japanese | + | '''Saneidō''' was a Japanese distributor based in Tokyo, active in the 1920s and early 1930s. Its main address from 1921 to 1930 was Kanda Suda-chō (神田須田町); from 1932, it was Kanda-ku Saeki-chō (神田区佐柄木町).<REF> Advertisements in {{AR}} September 1921, February 1922 and November 1924, in {{ACA}} February 1930 (p.A25) and June 1932 (p.A24), and in {{SSA}} January 1934. </REF> It used the brand name Royal for various photographic products. |
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== Distributed cameras == | == Distributed cameras == | ||
− | * [[Mikuni]] | + | * [[Mikuni]] (c.1928)<REF> Advertisement in {{ACA}} March 1928 (p.A20). </REF> |
+ | * [[Speed Reflex]] (c.1927)<REF> Advertisement in {{AR}} February 1927. </REF> | ||
+ | * [[Photoman Special Reflex]] (c.1925)<REF> Advertisement in {{ACA}} September 1925, reproduced in Baird, p.40. </REF> | ||
+ | * [[New Argus]] (c.1924)<REF name="AR Nov 24"> Advertisement in {{AR}} November 1924. </REF> | ||
− | == | + | == Accessories == |
− | + | * Royal enlarger (c.1924)<REF name="AR Nov 24" /> | |
+ | * Royal soft focus lens, for {{tefuda}} and for {{meishi}} size (c.1924)<REF name="AR Nov 24" /> | ||
+ | * Royal magnesium flash unit (c.1924–8)<REF> Advertisements in {{AR}} November 1924 and {{ACA}} March 1928 (p.A20). </REF> | ||
+ | * accessory tubular finder, to attach to the side of a strut-folding 4×6.5cm camera such as the [[Pearlette]] or [[Vest Pocket Kodak]], sold ¥2 in 1932<REF> Advertisement in {{ACA}} June 1932 (p.A24). </REF> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Imported cameras distributed by Saneidō == | ||
+ | * [[Vest Pocket Kodak]] (c.1924)<REF name="AR Nov 24" /> | ||
+ | * [[Ernemann_Bob#Ernemann_Bob_I|Ernemann Bob I]] (c.1924)<REF name="AR Nov 24" /> | ||
+ | * [[Ernemann Bobette I|Ernemann Bobette]] (c.1927)<REF> Advertisement in {{AR}} February 1927. </REF> | ||
+ | * [[Rollfilm Tenax]] (c.1924)<REF name="AR Nov 24" /> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Field cameras == | ||
+ | The advertisement by Saneidō in the May 1927 issue of {{AR}} mentions an "unprecedented bargain sale" of field cameras. It lists two different models: | ||
+ | * a Tokyo-built {{kabine}} size model, for professionals, including a four-stage tripod and three double-sided plate holders: | ||
+ | ** with double extension bellows, normally at ¥45, lowered to ¥33; | ||
+ | ** with triple extension bellows, normally at ¥50, lowered to ¥35; | ||
+ | ** in mahogany colour and special finish, with double extension bellows, normally at ¥53, lowered to ¥38; | ||
+ | * the '''ES No.7''' (ES七號型) in {{tefuda}} size, for amateurs, with a large 4×3¾in lens standard, including a four-stage tripod, three double-sided plate holders and one film pack holder: | ||
+ | ** with double extension bellows, normally at ¥54, lowered to ¥39; | ||
+ | ** with triple extension bellows, normally at ¥70, lowered to ¥49. | ||
+ | The advertising picture shows the ES No.7. | ||
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+ | || ''Advertisement by Saneidō in {{AR}} May 1927, showing field cameras . {{public domain Japan old}}'' | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | == Other advertisements == | ||
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+ | || ''Advertisements by Saneidō in {{AR}} November 1924. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | || ''Advertisements by Saneidō in {{ACA}} February 1930 (left) and June 1932 (right). {{public domain Japan old}}'' | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | || ''Advertisement by Saneidō in {{SSA}} January 1934. {{public domain Japan old}}'' | ||
+ | |} | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
− | * | + | * {{AR}}. Advertisements by Saneidō in September 1921, February 1922, November 1924, February and May 1927. No page numbers. |
+ | * {{ACA}}. Advertisement by Saneidō in March 1928 (p.A20), February 1930 (p.A25) and June 1932 (p.A24). | ||
+ | * {{Baird Petri}} P.40. | ||
+ | * {{SSA}}. Advertisement by Saneidō in January 1934. No page number. | ||
[[Category: Japanese distributors|Saneido]] | [[Category: Japanese distributors|Saneido]] |
Latest revision as of 05:36, 4 October 2019
Saneidō (from right to left). (Image rights) |
Saneidō was a Japanese distributor based in Tokyo, active in the 1920s and early 1930s. Its main address from 1921 to 1930 was Kanda Suda-chō (神田須田町); from 1932, it was Kanda-ku Saeki-chō (神田区佐柄木町).[1] It used the brand name Royal for various photographic products.
Advertisement for the tubular finder, published in the June 1932 issue of Asahi Camera. (Image rights) |
Contents
Distributed cameras
- Mikuni (c.1928)[2]
- Speed Reflex (c.1927)[3]
- Photoman Special Reflex (c.1925)[4]
- New Argus (c.1924)[5]
Accessories
- Royal enlarger (c.1924)[5]
- Royal soft focus lens, for tefuda and for meishi size (c.1924)[5]
- Royal magnesium flash unit (c.1924–8)[6]
- accessory tubular finder, to attach to the side of a strut-folding 4×6.5cm camera such as the Pearlette or Vest Pocket Kodak, sold ¥2 in 1932[7]
Imported cameras distributed by Saneidō
- Vest Pocket Kodak (c.1924)[5]
- Ernemann Bob I (c.1924)[5]
- Ernemann Bobette (c.1927)[8]
- Rollfilm Tenax (c.1924)[5]
Field cameras
The advertisement by Saneidō in the May 1927 issue of Ars Camera mentions an "unprecedented bargain sale" of field cameras. It lists two different models:
- a Tokyo-built kabine size model, for professionals, including a four-stage tripod and three double-sided plate holders:
- with double extension bellows, normally at ¥45, lowered to ¥33;
- with triple extension bellows, normally at ¥50, lowered to ¥35;
- in mahogany colour and special finish, with double extension bellows, normally at ¥53, lowered to ¥38;
- the ES No.7 (ES七號型) in tefuda size, for amateurs, with a large 4×3¾in lens standard, including a four-stage tripod, three double-sided plate holders and one film pack holder:
- with double extension bellows, normally at ¥54, lowered to ¥39;
- with triple extension bellows, normally at ¥70, lowered to ¥49.
The advertising picture shows the ES No.7.
Advertisement by Saneidō in Ars Camera May 1927, showing field cameras . (Image rights) |
Other advertisements
Advertisements by Saneidō in Ars Camera November 1924. (Image rights) |
Advertisements by Saneidō in Asahi Camera February 1930 (left) and June 1932 (right). (Image rights) |
Advertisement by Saneidō in Shashin Salon January 1934. (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ Advertisements in Ars Camera September 1921, February 1922 and November 1924, in Asahi Camera February 1930 (p.A25) and June 1932 (p.A24), and in Shashin Salon January 1934.
- ↑ Advertisement in Asahi Camera March 1928 (p.A20).
- ↑ Advertisement in Ars Camera February 1927.
- ↑ Advertisement in Asahi Camera September 1925, reproduced in Baird, p.40.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Advertisement in Ars Camera November 1924.
- ↑ Advertisements in Ars Camera November 1924 and Asahi Camera March 1928 (p.A20).
- ↑ Advertisement in Asahi Camera June 1932 (p.A24).
- ↑ Advertisement in Ars Camera February 1927.
Bibliography
- Ars Camera. Advertisements by Saneidō in September 1921, February 1922, November 1924, February and May 1927. No page numbers.
- Asahi Camera. Advertisement by Saneidō in March 1928 (p.A20), February 1930 (p.A25) and June 1932 (p.A24).
- Baird, John R. Collectors guide to Kuribayashi-Petri Cameras. Grantsburg, WI (USA): Centennial Photo Service, 1991. ISBN 0-931838-16-9. P.40.
- Shashin Salon. Advertisement by Saneidō in January 1934. No page number.