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The postwar Semi Lyra is a vertical folder with straight folding struts. It appears in Japanese advertisements dated 1955 and 1956. | The postwar Semi Lyra is a vertical folder with straight folding struts. It appears in Japanese advertisements dated 1955 and 1956. | ||
| − | == | + | == The Semi Lyra A == |
The '''Semi Lyra A''' (セミライラーＡ型) is the viewfinder version. In some advertisements it is called simply '''Semi Lyra''' (or even "Semi Lira" with a typographical mistake). The viewfinder is enclosed in a top housing, with an accessory shoe. The advance knob is on the left, together with the shutter release, while the folding bed opening button is on the right, together with a decorative knob. The camera has a ''Semi Lyra'' marking on the top housing and a ''LYRA'' marking embossed in the front leather. It is offered in 1955<REF> {{Showa10ad|Semi Lyra and Semi Lyra SR|980|December 1955|Sankei Camera}} </REF> with a Terionar 75/3.5 lens and a Lyra U shutter (B, 1–200), synchronized and equipped with a selftimer, for {{yen|6,800|1955}}. | The '''Semi Lyra A''' (セミライラーＡ型) is the viewfinder version. In some advertisements it is called simply '''Semi Lyra''' (or even "Semi Lira" with a typographical mistake). The viewfinder is enclosed in a top housing, with an accessory shoe. The advance knob is on the left, together with the shutter release, while the folding bed opening button is on the right, together with a decorative knob. The camera has a ''Semi Lyra'' marking on the top housing and a ''LYRA'' marking embossed in the front leather. It is offered in 1955<REF> {{Showa10ad|Semi Lyra and Semi Lyra SR|980|December 1955|Sankei Camera}} </REF> with a Terionar 75/3.5 lens and a Lyra U shutter (B, 1–200), synchronized and equipped with a selftimer, for {{yen|6,800|1955}}. | ||
| − | == | + | == The Semi Lyra SR == |
The '''Semi Lyra SR''' (セミライラーＳＲ型) is the uncoupled rangefinder version. It has a different top housing with a squarer shape. The viewfinder window is rectangular and the rangefinder window is round. The advance knob has moved to the right end of the top plate. The camera has ''Lyra'' markings, in handwritten style, both on the top housing and embossed in the front leather. It is offered in 1955<REF> {{Showa10ad|Semi Lyra A and Semi Lyra SR|981|June 1955|Sankei Camera}} </REF> with a Terionar 75/3.2 lens (note the different aperture) and a Lyra SU shutter, for {{yen|9,500|1955}}. The Lyra SU shutter has the same features as the Lyra U mounted on the viewfinder model, and the advertisement's picture shows a ''LYRA-U'' marking on the shutter rim of the Semi Lyra SR. The "SU" name is possibly a mistake. | The '''Semi Lyra SR''' (セミライラーＳＲ型) is the uncoupled rangefinder version. It has a different top housing with a squarer shape. The viewfinder window is rectangular and the rangefinder window is round. The advance knob has moved to the right end of the top plate. The camera has ''Lyra'' markings, in handwritten style, both on the top housing and embossed in the front leather. It is offered in 1955<REF> {{Showa10ad|Semi Lyra A and Semi Lyra SR|981|June 1955|Sankei Camera}} </REF> with a Terionar 75/3.2 lens (note the different aperture) and a Lyra SU shutter, for {{yen|9,500|1955}}. The Lyra SU shutter has the same features as the Lyra U mounted on the viewfinder model, and the advertisement's picture shows a ''LYRA-U'' marking on the shutter rim of the Semi Lyra SR. The "SU" name is possibly a mistake. | ||
Revision as of 09:16, 3 December 2006
The Semi Lyra are Japanese 4.5×6 folders. There are two distinct generations: this page describes the models made in 1955 and 1956 by Katsuma Kōgaku.
The models made before and during the war by Fuji Kōgaku are described in the page Semi Lyra (prewar).
General description
The postwar Semi Lyra is a vertical folder with straight folding struts. It appears in Japanese advertisements dated 1955 and 1956.
The Semi Lyra A
The Semi Lyra A (セミライラーＡ型) is the viewfinder version. In some advertisements it is called simply Semi Lyra (or even "Semi Lira" with a typographical mistake). The viewfinder is enclosed in a top housing, with an accessory shoe. The advance knob is on the left, together with the shutter release, while the folding bed opening button is on the right, together with a decorative knob. The camera has a Semi Lyra marking on the top housing and a LYRA marking embossed in the front leather. It is offered in 1955[1] with a Terionar 75/3.5 lens and a Lyra U shutter (B, 1–200), synchronized and equipped with a selftimer, for ¥6,800.
The Semi Lyra SR
The Semi Lyra SR (セミライラーＳＲ型) is the uncoupled rangefinder version. It has a different top housing with a squarer shape. The viewfinder window is rectangular and the rangefinder window is round. The advance knob has moved to the right end of the top plate. The camera has Lyra markings, in handwritten style, both on the top housing and embossed in the front leather. It is offered in 1955[2] with a Terionar 75/3.2 lens (note the different aperture) and a Lyra SU shutter, for ¥9,500. The Lyra SU shutter has the same features as the Lyra U mounted on the viewfinder model, and the advertisement's picture shows a LYRA-U marking on the shutter rim of the Semi Lyra SR. The "SU" name is possibly a mistake.
Notes
- ↑ Advertisement for the Semi Lyra and Semi Lyra SR, published in the December 1955 issue of Sankei Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 980.
- ↑ Advertisement for the Semi Lyra A and Semi Lyra SR, published in the June 1955 issue of Sankei Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, item 981.
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. Items 980–1.
- 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. 456.
