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− | The '''Semi Prince''' (セミプリンス) | + | The '''Semi Prince''' (セミプリンス) is a series of [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders]]. It is said that it was made by [[Fujimoto]].<REF> [http://www.fujimoto-photo.co.jp/web/corp/history/index.html Company history] of the [http://www.fujimoto-photo.co.jp/ Fujimoto official website]; Lewis, p. 53; {{Kokusan}}, p. 343, about the [[Semi Lucky]]; ''Supuringu kamera de ikou'', pp. 78–80; {{McKeown}}, pp. 331–2. </REF> However all the advertisements observed show the company name [[Prince|Prince Camera Works]] or the distributor's name [[Fukada Shōkai]].<REF> Advertisements reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, pp. 90–1, or in a [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki.htm page of prewar and wartime advertisements for Japanese cameras] at the [http://kyoto.cool.ne.jp/syasinsyuu/index.htm Gochamaze website]. </REF> To confuse things even more, a Semi Prince case has been observed with ''K.S.U.'' embossed in the back. ''See also the discussion at the [[Prince]] page.'' |
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The Semi Prince was essentially a copy of the [[Ikonta]] 520 by [[Zeiss Ikon]]. It was embossed ''Semi Prince'' in the leather cover, on the front and on the back. The name ''Semi Prince'' was also engraved on the folding struts. There was a folding optical finder, and a key underside for winding and two red windows to control the advance. | The Semi Prince was essentially a copy of the [[Ikonta]] 520 by [[Zeiss Ikon]]. It was embossed ''Semi Prince'' in the leather cover, on the front and on the back. The name ''Semi Prince'' was also engraved on the folding struts. There was a folding optical finder, and a key underside for winding and two red windows to control the advance. | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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* {{Showa10}} Items 225–8. (See also the advertisements for items 155 and 230–1.) | * {{Showa10}} Items 225–8. (See also the advertisements for items 155 and 230–1.) | ||
+ | * Kawamata Masataku (川又正卓). ''Semi Prince — Luck.'' In [[Sources: Japanese language#Supuringu kamera de ikou|''Supuringu kamera de ikou: Zen 69 kishu no shōkai to tsukaikata'']] (スプリングカメラでいこう: 全69機種の紹介と使い方, Let's try spring cameras: The use of and actual examples from 69 machines). Tokyo: Shashinkogyo Syuppan-sha, 2004. ISBN 4-87956-072-3. Pp. 78–80. | ||
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+ | In English: | ||
+ | * {{McKeown12}} Pp. 331–2. | ||
+ | * {{Lewis}} Pp. 53, brief mention only. | ||
== Links == | == Links == |
Revision as of 11:56, 12 September 2006
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The Semi Prince (セミプリンス) is a series of Japanese 4.5×6 folders. It is said that it was made by Fujimoto.[1] However all the advertisements observed show the company name Prince Camera Works or the distributor's name Fukada Shōkai.[2] To confuse things even more, a Semi Prince case has been observed with K.S.U. embossed in the back. See also the discussion at the Prince page.
The Semi Prince was essentially a copy of the Ikonta 520 by Zeiss Ikon. It was embossed Semi Prince in the leather cover, on the front and on the back. The name Semi Prince was also engraved on the folding struts. There was a folding optical finder, and a key underside for winding and two red windows to control the advance.
The 1937 ad mentioned earlier presented a Semi Prince "enhanced model" (改良型, offered with three lens/shutter combinations:
- Schneider Xenar F4.5 & Compur-Rapid (¥113)
- Schneider Isco F4.5 & Compur (¥89)
- Schneider Isco F4.5 & Prontor (¥75)
The Compur-Rapid version was pictured in the ad, with no body release.
Two variations have been observed:
- no body release, no red window cover
- Neumann & Heilemann Radionar 7.5cm/4.5 & Neumann & Heilemann Perfekt 5-250-B-T
- unknown lens & Vario 25-50-100-B-T (seen at a Yahoo Japan auction)
- Isco Anastigmat (not marked Schneider) 7.5cm/4.5 & Pronto T-B-100-50-25 w/selftimer (seen at a Yahoo Japan auction)
- Schneider-Isco 7.5cm/4.5 & Prontor 125-100-50-25-B-T (seen at a Yahoo Japan auction)
- Schneider-Isco 7.5cm/4.5 & Prontor II 175-100-50-25-10-5-2-1-B-T (see here, also at a Yahoo Japan auction)
- body release, sliding red window cover (maybe it corresponds to the Semi Prince II mentioned on some Japanese websites)
- unknown 7.5cm/4.5 lens & Prontor 125-100-50-25-B-T (seen at a Yahoo Japan auction)
- Schneider-Isco 7.5cm/4.5 & Compur T-B-1-300 (seen at a Yahoo Japan auction)
- unknown lens & Compur-Rapid, probably to 1/500 (see here, some strange part at the location of the body release)
Isco was written Jsco, using an old form of the capital I.
A variant with a Laack Regulyt 75/4.5 lens and a Vario B, T, 25-50-100 shutter has been offered in an eBay auction, no picture observed.
Notes
- ↑ Company history of the Fujimoto official website; Lewis, p. 53; Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 343, about the Semi Lucky; Supuringu kamera de ikou, pp. 78–80; McKeown, pp. 331–2.
- ↑ Advertisements reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, pp. 90–1, or in a page of prewar and wartime advertisements for Japanese cameras at the Gochamaze website.
Bibliography
In Japanese:
- 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 225–8. (See also the advertisements for items 155 and 230–1.)
- Kawamata Masataku (川又正卓). Semi Prince — Luck. In Supuringu kamera de ikou: Zen 69 kishu no shōkai to tsukaikata (スプリングカメラでいこう: 全69機種の紹介と使い方, Let's try spring cameras: The use of and actual examples from 69 machines). Tokyo: Shashinkogyo Syuppan-sha, 2004. ISBN 4-87956-072-3. Pp. 78–80.
In English:
- 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. 331–2.
- 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). Pp. 53, brief mention only.
Links
In Japanese and English:
- Schneider-Jsco lens of a Semi Prince at ksmt.com, with a link to a Semi Prince picture
In Japanese:
- Tomo ni shita kamera, a page with a picture of a Semi Prince (it is the camera that looks like an Ikonta!)
- A table and another table at the All Japan Classic Camera Club website, listing variants of the Semi Prince
- History page at the Fujimoto official website
- Template:Gochamaze