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| − | The '''Semi Prux''' (セミ・プラックス) is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera]] that was made by the company [[Proud]]. It is a horizontal folder with a folding optical finder, and | + | The '''Semi Prux''' (セミ・プラックス) is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera]] that was made by the company [[Proud]]. It is a horizontal folder, with the folding struts and general design inspired from the [[Duo Six-20]] by [[Kodak AG]]. It has a folding optical finder, and it is embossed ''SEMI PRUX'' in the front leather. |
| − | + | The Semi Prux is announced in 1938 and advertised in 1939 and 1940.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> An advertisement dated October 1939<REF> Advertisement published in ''Asahi Camera'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 91. </REF> by the distributor [[Fukada Shōkai]] lists the Semi Prux for {{yen|65|1939}}. An advertisement in the February 1940 issue of ''Asahi Camera''<REF> Advertisement reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 90. </REF> offers the Semi Prux together with the [[Semi Proud]], presented as "the two authorities on home-made cameras"<REF> Translation of "國産カメラの二大権威". </REF>. Two company names appear: Proud-sha and [[Miyoshi Kōgaku]]. The latter is the maker of the [[U.L.L.]] lens equipping the camera. It is possible that the two companies were associated for the production of this camera. In that advertisement, two variants are offered: | |
* U.L.L. f:4.5 lens, [[Licht]] shutter by [[Seikosha]] ({{yen|65|1940}}); | * U.L.L. f:4.5 lens, [[Licht]] shutter by [[Seikosha]] ({{yen|65|1940}}); | ||
* U.L.L. f:3.5 lens, Prux shutter, T, B, 5–200 speeds ({{yen|80|1940}}). | * U.L.L. f:3.5 lens, Prux shutter, T, B, 5–200 speeds ({{yen|80|1940}}). | ||
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| + | The Semi Prux is probably related to the later [[Roavic]], an horizontal 4.5×6 folder made by Miyoshi Kōgaku, inspired this time by the [[Duo Six-20|Duo Six-20 Series II]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:50, 30 September 2006
The Semi Prux (セミ・プラックス) is a Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera that was made by the company Proud. It is a horizontal folder, with the folding struts and general design inspired from the Duo Six-20 by Kodak AG. It has a folding optical finder, and it is embossed SEMI PRUX in the front leather.
The Semi Prux is announced in 1938 and advertised in 1939 and 1940.[1] An advertisement dated October 1939[2] by the distributor Fukada Shōkai lists the Semi Prux for ¥65. An advertisement in the February 1940 issue of Asahi Camera[3] offers the Semi Prux together with the Semi Proud, presented as "the two authorities on home-made cameras"[4]. Two company names appear: Proud-sha and Miyoshi Kōgaku. The latter is the maker of the U.L.L. lens equipping the camera. It is possible that the two companies were associated for the production of this camera. In that advertisement, two variants are offered:
- U.L.L. f:4.5 lens, Licht shutter by Seikosha (¥65);
- U.L.L. f:3.5 lens, Prux shutter, T, B, 5–200 speeds (¥80).
The Semi Prux is probably related to the later Roavic, an horizontal 4.5×6 folder made by Miyoshi Kōgaku, inspired this time by the Duo Six-20 Series II.
Notes
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
- ↑ Advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 91.
- ↑ Advertisement reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 90.
- ↑ Translation of "國産カメラの二大権威".
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 222. (See also the advertisement for items 230–1.)
- 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. 804.
