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'''Seagull''' (海鸥 = hǎi ōu = seagull) is the brand name used from 1964 by several camera factories situated in the Shanghai region. They are collectively known as the ''Shanghai Camera Factory No.1, No. 2, No. 3'' ... or simply '''Shanghai Camera Factory''', and perhaps most widely known for their fascinating [[Shanghai 58II|Shanghai 58]] rangefinder camera, based on a Russian pre-war [[Leica III]] b copy, and more recently the [[Seagull DF]] cameras, a manual focus 35mm [[SLR]] range. The first ones were simply copies of Minolta SR models since they were the easiest to copy. Later the cameras were produced on licence from [[Minolta]].  
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'''Seagull''' (海鸥 = hǎi ōu = seagull) is the brand name used from 1964 by several camera factories situated in the Shanghai region, simply named ''Shanghai Camera Factory No.1, No. 2, No. 3, ... etc.''. In the literature they are collectively referred as '''Shanghai Camera Factory'''. Perhaps they are most widely known for their fascinating [[Shanghai 58II|Shanghai 58]] rangefinder camera, based on the Leica IIIa, which evolved with some modifications borrowed from Canon and FED, and more recently the [[Seagull DF]] cameras, a manual focus 35mm [[SLR]] range. The first ones were simply copies of Minolta SR models since they were the easiest to copy. Later the cameras were produced with licence from [[Minolta]]. Some SR mount [[lens]]es of Seagull's own brand '''Haiou''' were made too.
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The Seagull-4 series of [[TLR]] cameras, introduced in 1964 and distributed worldwide, is a continuation of the earlier Shanghai TLR; itself quite possibly produced using outdated Japanese tools and manufacturing equipment. These cameras are usually found with knob wind, but the [[Seagull 4A]] has lever wind. There are also a range of Seagull 35mm rangefinder models, as well as a range of Seagull folding roll film cameras typical of the immediate post war European production.
 
The Seagull-4 series of [[TLR]] cameras, introduced in 1964 and distributed worldwide, is a continuation of the earlier Shanghai TLR; itself quite possibly produced using outdated Japanese tools and manufacturing equipment. These cameras are usually found with knob wind, but the [[Seagull 4A]] has lever wind. There are also a range of Seagull 35mm rangefinder models, as well as a range of Seagull folding roll film cameras typical of the immediate post war European production.
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In 1976 three of the Shanghai camera factories moved together into the new factory '''Shanghai General Camera Factory''' in Song Jiang County. The 35mm SLR series Seagull DF-... was continued there. The Seagull CL-A [[light meter]] was made in the ''Shanghai No. 2 Photographic Equipment Factory''.
 
In 1976 three of the Shanghai camera factories moved together into the new factory '''Shanghai General Camera Factory''' in Song Jiang County. The 35mm SLR series Seagull DF-... was continued there. The Seagull CL-A [[light meter]] was made in the ''Shanghai No. 2 Photographic Equipment Factory''.
  
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A most thorough research on the Chinese camera production was carried out by resident Douglas St Denny. He travelled across the vast country during the second half of the 1980s interviewing people there and collecting information which otherwise soon would have been lost. His book "Cameras of the People’s Republic of China" is invaluable for anyone studying this topic.
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In 1999 600.000 units (cameras and lenses) could be produced per year. In 2001 Seagull planned to produce [[digital camera]]s for [[Kodak]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160331191708/http://app1.chinadaily.com.cn/star/2001/0628/bz11-1.html Shanghai-Star about the Kodak-Seagull memorandum] (archived)</ref>.
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A most thorough research on the Chinese camera production was carried out by resident Douglas St Denny. He travelled across the vast country during the second half of the 1980s interviewing people there and collecting information which otherwise soon would have been lost. His book "Cameras of the People’s Republic of China" is invaluable for anyone studying this topic.<ref>St Denny, Douglas, Cameras of the People's Republic of China. Leicester, UK: Jessop Specialist Publishing, 1989</ref> {{br}}
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== Cameras ==
 
== Cameras ==
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===Digital===
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* Seagull DC-33 - 1998 ([[Agfa ePhoto 780]], Polaroid PDC-640)
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* Seagull DSC-1100 - 1999
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===Folder===
 
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* Seagull FCL810-A
 
* Seagull FCL810-A
 
* Seagull HZX45-IIA
 
* Seagull HZX45-IIA
 
* Seagull HZX57-IIAT
 
* Seagull HZX57-IIAT
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*[[Seagull 203]] (6x6 rangefinder)
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* Seagull 202
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*[[Seagull 203]] (6x6 + 4.5x6 rangefinder)
 
*[[Seagull 203-I]] (6x6 + 4.5x6 rangefinder)
 
*[[Seagull 203-I]] (6x6 + 4.5x6 rangefinder)
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* Seagull 203-H
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* Seagull 203-H (6x6 + 4.5x6 rangefinder)
  
 
===TLR===
 
===TLR===
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* [[Seagull 4A]]
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* Seagull 4 - A copy of the Shanghai TLR, originally called the 58-III.
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* Seagull 4A-103
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* [[Seagull 4A]] - Improved on the Seagull 4 by offering a crank type film advance.
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* Seagull 4A-105
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* [[Seagull 4A-103]]
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* Seagull 4A-107
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* Seagull 4A-105 - 1-1/300sec shutter speed.
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* Seagull 4A-109
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* Seagull 4A-107 - 1-1/300sec shutter speed.
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* Seagull 4A-109 - 1-1/500sec shutter speed.
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* [[Seagull 4B]]
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* [[Seagull 4B]] - An inexpensive version of the Seagull 4A, using a ruby window in place of an automatic film advance.
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* Seagull 4B-1
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* Seagull 4B-1 - Like the Seagull 4B except for inclusion of a Fresnel screen making it easier to focus.
 
* Seagull 4B-2
 
* Seagull 4B-2
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* Seagull 4C
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* Seagull 4C - Like the Seagull 4B except for a modification to optionally use 135 film.
 
* Seagull 4D
 
* Seagull 4D
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* Seagull 4
 
  
 
===35mm rangefinder===
 
===35mm rangefinder===
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===35mm SLR===
 
===35mm SLR===
 
The 35mm camera bodies of Seagull were made with Minolta's SR-lens-bayonet. In addition to the cameras listed below Seagull produced similar products for other camera companies.
 
The 35mm camera bodies of Seagull were made with Minolta's SR-lens-bayonet. In addition to the cameras listed below Seagull produced similar products for other camera companies.
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* Seagull DF-5000
 
* Seagull DF-5000
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* Seagull DF-2000A
 
* Seagull DF-2000A
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* Seagull DF-2000
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* [[Seagull DF-2000]]
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* Seagull DF-41200A
 
 
* Seagull DF-1000
 
* Seagull DF-1000
 
* Seagull DF-500
 
* Seagull DF-500
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* Seagull DF-300M
 
* Seagull DF-300M
 
* Seagull DF-300X
 
* Seagull DF-300X
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* Seagull DF-300A
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* [[Seagull DF-300A]]
 
* [[Seagull DF-300]]
 
* [[Seagull DF-300]]
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* Seagull DF-200A
 
* Seagull DF-200
 
* Seagull DF-200
 
* Seagull DF-100
 
* Seagull DF-100
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* Seagull DF-99
 
* Seagull DF-99
 
* Seagull DF-98
 
* Seagull DF-98
 
* Seagull DF-3
 
* Seagull DF-3
 
* Seagull DF-2 ETM
 
* Seagull DF-2 ETM
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* Seagull DF-2
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* [[Seagull DF-2]]
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* [[Seagull DF-102b]]
 
* Seagull DF-1 ETM
 
* Seagull DF-1 ETM
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* Seagull DF-1
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* [[Seagull DF-1]]
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* [[Seagull DF]]
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* [[Seagull Reflex DF|Seagull DF]]
 
Beware that the digital Seagull D55 presented in [http://www.rokkorfiles.com/digital.htm this page] is an April fools joke.
 
Beware that the digital Seagull D55 presented in [http://www.rokkorfiles.com/digital.htm this page] is an April fools joke.
  
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* Seagull 501 (35mm viewfinder camera)
 
* Seagull 501 (35mm viewfinder camera)
 
* Seagull DFAB (finderless laboratory cameras)
 
* Seagull DFAB (finderless laboratory cameras)
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* Seagull 130 MF panorama camera
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* Seagull ZQ 6-35 (360 degree swing camera)
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== References ==
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== Links ==
 
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* Seagull [http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Seagull www.camerachina.com/ was home page, google and yahoo warn not to call it (virus-infected)]
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* [http://www.seagull-digital.com/ Seagull Digital Website]
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* Photo.net [http://www.photo.net/equipment/medium-format/seagull review] of a Seagull 120 TLR
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* Photo.net [https://web.archive.org/web/20130209104915/http://www.photo.net/equipment/medium-format/seagull review] (archived) of a Seagull 120 TLR
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* [http://www.orphancameras.com orphancameras.com] Instruction manuals for the Seagull 4a and Seagull 203 in PDF format
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/other_manuals.htm Instruction manuals] (amongst others) for the Seagull 4a and Seagull 203 in PDF format
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* [http://photo.even.free.fr/col_app.php?type=shangai&title=Shangai Shangai page] at [http://photo.even.free.fr/ Collection G. Even's site]
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* [https://www.collectiongeven.com/piwigo/index.php?/category/856 Seagull/Shangai page] at [https://www.collectiongeven.com/ Collection G. Even's site].
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/seagull-tlr Seagull TLR photographers' Flickr group]
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/seagull-tlr Seagull TLR photographers' Flickr group]
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* [http://slumsofshaolin.blogspot.de/2008/08/seagull-camera.html Seagull] featured in slums of Shaolin [http://slumsofshaolin.blogspot.de]
 
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[[Category: Accessory makers]]
 
[[Category: Accessory makers]]
 
[[Category: Bestiary]]
 
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Latest revision as of 08:56, 17 November 2022

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Seagull 205A
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Seagull (海鸥 = hǎi ōu = seagull) is the brand name used from 1964 by several camera factories situated in the Shanghai region, simply named Shanghai Camera Factory No.1, No. 2, No. 3, ... etc.. In the literature they are collectively referred as Shanghai Camera Factory. Perhaps they are most widely known for their fascinating Shanghai 58 rangefinder camera, based on the Leica IIIa, which evolved with some modifications borrowed from Canon and FED, and more recently the Seagull DF cameras, a manual focus 35mm SLR range. The first ones were simply copies of Minolta SR models since they were the easiest to copy. Later the cameras were produced with licence from Minolta. Some SR mount lenses of Seagull's own brand Haiou were made too.


The Seagull-4 series of TLR cameras, introduced in 1964 and distributed worldwide, is a continuation of the earlier Shanghai TLR; itself quite possibly produced using outdated Japanese tools and manufacturing equipment. These cameras are usually found with knob wind, but the Seagull 4A has lever wind. There are also a range of Seagull 35mm rangefinder models, as well as a range of Seagull folding roll film cameras typical of the immediate post war European production.

Several Seagull camera accessories are known, for example the electronic flashgun SG-100 and several accessory angle finders for SLRs.

In 1976 three of the Shanghai camera factories moved together into the new factory Shanghai General Camera Factory in Song Jiang County. The 35mm SLR series Seagull DF-... was continued there. The Seagull CL-A light meter was made in the Shanghai No. 2 Photographic Equipment Factory.

In 1999 600.000 units (cameras and lenses) could be produced per year. In 2001 Seagull planned to produce digital cameras for Kodak[1].

A most thorough research on the Chinese camera production was carried out by resident Douglas St Denny. He travelled across the vast country during the second half of the 1980s interviewing people there and collecting information which otherwise soon would have been lost. His book "Cameras of the People’s Republic of China" is invaluable for anyone studying this topic.[2]

Cameras

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Digital

  • Seagull DC-33 - 1998 (Agfa ePhoto 780, Polaroid PDC-640)
  • Seagull DSC-1100 - 1999

Folder

  • Seagull FCL810-A
  • Seagull HZX45-IIA
  • Seagull HZX57-IIAT
  • Seagull 202
  • Seagull 203 (6x6 + 4.5x6 rangefinder)
  • Seagull 203-I (6x6 + 4.5x6 rangefinder)
  • Seagull 203-H (6x6 + 4.5x6 rangefinder)

TLR

  • Seagull 4 - A copy of the Shanghai TLR, originally called the 58-III.
  • Seagull 4A - Improved on the Seagull 4 by offering a crank type film advance.
  • Seagull 4A-103
  • Seagull 4A-105 - 1-1/300sec shutter speed.
  • Seagull 4A-107 - 1-1/300sec shutter speed.
  • Seagull 4A-109 - 1-1/500sec shutter speed.
  • Seagull 4B - An inexpensive version of the Seagull 4A, using a ruby window in place of an automatic film advance.
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  • Seagull 4B-1 - Like the Seagull 4B except for inclusion of a Fresnel screen making it easier to focus.
  • Seagull 4B-2
  • Seagull 4C - Like the Seagull 4B except for a modification to optionally use 135 film.
  • Seagull 4D

35mm rangefinder

  • Seagull KJ-1
  • Seagull KS Automatic Aperture
  • Seagull 9
  • Seagull 209
  • Seagull 208
  • Seagull 206 (half-frame 35mm)
  • Seagull 205A
  • Seagull 205 / Phenix 205

35mm SLR

The 35mm camera bodies of Seagull were made with Minolta's SR-lens-bayonet. In addition to the cameras listed below Seagull produced similar products for other camera companies.

  • Seagull DF-5000
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  • Seagull DF-2000A
  • Seagull DF-2000
  • Seagull DF-1000
  • Seagull DF-500
  • Seagull DF-400G
  • Seagull DF-400
  • Seagull DF-300G
  • Seagull DF-300E
  • Seagull DF-300M
  • Seagull DF-300X
  • Seagull DF-300A
  • Seagull DF-300
  • Seagull DF-200A
  • Seagull DF-200
  • Seagull DF-100
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Seagull DF-102b
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Beware that the digital Seagull D55 presented in this page is an April fools joke.

large format

  • Seagull HZX45-IIA 4x5" view camera
  • Seagull 4½x6½ inch" view camera

other

  • Seagull 3D 120-III camera
  • Seagull 501 (35mm viewfinder camera)
  • Seagull DFAB (finderless laboratory cameras)
  • Seagull 130 MF panorama camera
  • Seagull ZQ 6-35 (360 degree swing camera)

References

  1. ↑ Shanghai-Star about the Kodak-Seagull memorandum (archived)
  2. ↑ St Denny, Douglas, Cameras of the People's Republic of China. Leicester, UK: Jessop Specialist Publishing, 1989

Links

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