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| − | The '''Semi Minolta''' | + | The '''Semi Minolta''' is a series of [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders]] made by Molta then by Chiyoda Kōgaku (the predecessors of [[Minolta]]). They were inspired by the [[Ikonta A]]. |
| − | The '''Semi Minolta I''' and '''Semi Minolta II''' | + | The '''Semi Minolta I''' and '''Semi Minolta II''' are prewar models with a folding optical finder. |
| − | The '''Auto Semi Minolta''', released in 1937, | + | The '''Auto Semi Minolta''', released in 1937, has a coupled rangefinder contained in a top housing. The Auto Semi Minolta has a focusing system inspired by the [[Welta]] [[Weltur]] and an exposure counter inspired by the [[Plaubel]] [[Roll-Op]] models. |
| − | The '''Semi Minolta III''' | + | The '''Semi Minolta III''' is a postwar version of the I and II. It exists in three variants called '''A''', '''B''' and '''C''', with very little difference between the three. |
| − | The '''Semi Minolta P''' | + | The '''Semi Minolta P''' is a version with a tubular finder, released in 1951 at a time when the folding finders were beginning to be old-fashioned. It was the last folding camera made by Chiyoda. |
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| + | == Printed bibliography == | ||
| + | * {{Francesch Minolta}} | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} Pp. 672–3. | ||
| + | * {{Lewis}} | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 8 August 2006
The Semi Minolta is a series of Japanese 4.5×6 folders made by Molta then by Chiyoda Kōgaku (the predecessors of Minolta). They were inspired by the Ikonta A.
The Semi Minolta I and Semi Minolta II are prewar models with a folding optical finder.
The Auto Semi Minolta, released in 1937, has a coupled rangefinder contained in a top housing. The Auto Semi Minolta has a focusing system inspired by the Welta Weltur and an exposure counter inspired by the Plaubel Roll-Op models.
The Semi Minolta III is a postwar version of the I and II. It exists in three variants called A, B and C, with very little difference between the three.
The Semi Minolta P is a version with a tubular finder, released in 1951 at a time when the folding finders were beginning to be old-fashioned. It was the last folding camera made by Chiyoda.
Printed bibliography
- Francesch, Dominique and Jean-Paul. Histoire de l'appareil photographique Minolta de 1929 à 1985. Paris: Dessain et Tolra, 1985. ISBN 2-249-27685-4.
- 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). Pp. 672–3.
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard).
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