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| − | The '''Semi Kulax''' is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folder]] made by [[Kigawa|Kigawa Seimitsu]] in 1941–2<REF> {{Kokusan}} | + | The '''Semi Kulax''' is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folder]] made by [[Kigawa|Kigawa Seimitsu]] in 1941–2.<REF> Dates: {{Kokusan}}, p. 336. This camera is called "Kulex" and dated 1948 by {{McKeown}}, p. 464, probably by mistake. </REF> |
| − | + | == Description == | |
| + | The Semi Kulax is a copy of the 4.5×6 [[Nettar]] with a short top housing containing both an eye level finder and a [[brilliant finder]]. The shutter release and opening button are symmetrically placed at both ends of this top housing. There is a key at the bottom right to wind the film. The lens is front-cell focusing, surrounded by a depth-of-field scale. The name ''KULAX'' is embossed in the front leather. | ||
| − | + | == Evolution == | |
| + | The Semi Kulax is advertised in 1942<REF> {{Showa10ad|Gotex and Semi Kulax I and III|75|January 1942|Shashin Bunka}} </REF> together with the [[Gotex]], distributed by Nichi-ei Shōkai (日英商會 in {{old writing}}). It is offered in two versions, both with an Erinar Anastigmat 75/3.5 lens and a shutter called Kikō (キコー). The '''Semi Kulax I''' has T, B, 5–200 speeds ({{yen|123|1942}}) while the '''Semi Kulax III''' has T, B, 1–300 speeds ({{yen|152|1942}}). It is unknown if there was a model II. | ||
The Semi Kulax was succeeded by the [[Kiko Semi]], very similar but with unit focusing. | The Semi Kulax was succeeded by the [[Kiko Semi]], very similar but with unit focusing. | ||
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| + | == Observations == | ||
| + | An example has been observed in an eBay auction with a slightly different, all chrome, shutter housing. The lens marking is ''KIKO Anastigmat Erinar 1:3.5 f=75mm N°74629'', and the shutter is reported to be a Rapid-Kiko, with probably T, B, 1–500 speeds (top speed unsure). On the top housing, above the eye level finder, there is an engraving with ''KSK'' (or maybe ''NSK'') in big letters and ''TOKYO JAPAN KIGAWA KōGAKU 2601'' written below. The number 2601 could be a serial number or it could be the year 1941 in the Japanese imperial calendar that was sometimes used in military ruled Japan. A similar engraving is faintly visible in the advertising picture, above the top housing. It looks like the marking that has been observed on some examples of the [[Gotex]], [[Kiko Semi]] or [[Tsubasa Kiko III]]. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Printed bibliography == | == Printed bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Item 75. | * {{Showa10}} Item 75. | ||
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[[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] | [[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] | ||
Revision as of 19:11, 11 September 2006
The Semi Kulax is a Japanese 4.5×6 folder made by Kigawa Seimitsu in 1941–2.[1]
Description
The Semi Kulax is a copy of the 4.5×6 Nettar with a short top housing containing both an eye level finder and a brilliant finder. The shutter release and opening button are symmetrically placed at both ends of this top housing. There is a key at the bottom right to wind the film. The lens is front-cell focusing, surrounded by a depth-of-field scale. The name KULAX is embossed in the front leather.
Evolution
The Semi Kulax is advertised in 1942[2] together with the Gotex, distributed by Nichi-ei Shōkai (日英商會 in old writing). It is offered in two versions, both with an Erinar Anastigmat 75/3.5 lens and a shutter called Kikō (キコー). The Semi Kulax I has T, B, 5–200 speeds (¥123) while the Semi Kulax III has T, B, 1–300 speeds (¥152). It is unknown if there was a model II.
The Semi Kulax was succeeded by the Kiko Semi, very similar but with unit focusing.
Observations
An example has been observed in an eBay auction with a slightly different, all chrome, shutter housing. The lens marking is KIKO Anastigmat Erinar 1:3.5 f=75mm N°74629, and the shutter is reported to be a Rapid-Kiko, with probably T, B, 1–500 speeds (top speed unsure). On the top housing, above the eye level finder, there is an engraving with KSK (or maybe NSK) in big letters and TOKYO JAPAN KIGAWA KōGAKU 2601 written below. The number 2601 could be a serial number or it could be the year 1941 in the Japanese imperial calendar that was sometimes used in military ruled Japan. A similar engraving is faintly visible in the advertising picture, above the top housing. It looks like the marking that has been observed on some examples of the Gotex, Kiko Semi or Tsubasa Kiko III.
Notes
- ↑ Dates: Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 336. This camera is called "Kulex" and dated 1948 by McKeown, p. 464, probably by mistake.
- ↑ Advertisement for the Gotex and Semi Kulax I and III, published in the January 1942 issue of Shashin Bunka, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 75.
Printed bibliography
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Item 75.
- 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. 464.
