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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]]. | + | The '''Semi Prux''' (セミ・プラックス) is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera]]. It was made from 1938 by [[Proud|Proud-sha]] and perhaps [[Miyoshi|Miyoshi Kōgaku]], two companies which were related and certainly merged after some time. Its successor was the [[Roavic]] by Miyoshi. |
| − | The Semi Prux is | + | == Description == |
| − | + | The Semi Prux is a horizontal folder. Its general design and folding struts are copied from the [[Duo Six-20]] by [[Kodak AG]]. There is a folding optical finder in the middle of the top plate, with the folding bed release immediately to the right. The advance key is at the top left; it has an angulous shape and is hinged on an octogonal knob. The back is hinged to the right and has two red windows near the bottom, protected by a horizontally sliding common cover. The name ''SEMI PRUX'' is embossed in the front leather. | |
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| − | The Semi Prux | + | == Original documents == |
| + | The Semi Prux was featured in the November 1938 and February 1939 issues of ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', and it was advertised in 1939 and 1940.<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 340. </REF> In advertisements dated May and June 1939 and February 1940,<REF> May and June 1939: advertisements published in ''[[Ars Camera]]'', reproduced in Fujishima, p. 24 of {{CCN}} no. 42. February 1940: advertisement published in ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 90. </REF> the camera was offered in two versions: | ||
| + | * U.L.L. f/4.5 lens, [[Licht]] shutter by [[Hattori|Seikōsha]] ({{yen|65|1940}}); | ||
| + | * U.L.L. f/3.5 lens, Prux shutter, T, B, 5–200 speeds ({{yen|80|1940}}). | ||
| + | The Semi Prux was presented along with the [[Semi Proud]], as "the two favourite Japan-made cameras" or "the two authorities on Japan-made cameras".<REF> Translation of "國産カメラの二大寵児" and "國産カメラの二大権威". </REF> The two distributors were [[Yamashita|Yamashita Yūjirō Shōten]] of Tokyo and [[Fukada|Fukada Shōkai]] of Osaka. The June 1939 and February 1940 advertisements also show the two company names [[Proud|Proud-sha]] and [[Miyoshi|Miyoshi Kōgaku]]. The cheapest version was offered alone in an October 1939 advertisement by Fukada,<REF> Advertisement published in ''[[Asahi Camera]]'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 91. </REF> together with Doris and Prince models. | ||
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| + | == Actual examples == | ||
| + | Only one surviving example of the Semi Prux has been observed.<REF> Example pictured in Ikeuchi, p. 19 of {{CCN}} no. 41 and in {{Sugiyama}}, item 1238. </REF> It has a [[Licht]] shutter giving 25, 50, 100, B, T speeds, of the late version with the "needle self-timer". The lens is engraved ''U.L.L. Anastigmat 1:4.5 f=7.5cm No.10254''. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Showa10}} Item 222. (See also the advertisement for items 230–1.) | * {{Showa10}} Item 222. (See also the advertisement for items 230–1.) | ||
| + | * Fujishima Kōichi (藤島広一). "Semi Purakkusu no o-kotae" (セミプラックスのお答え, "Answer about the Semi Prux"). In {{CCN}} no. 42 (December 1980). Nishinomiya: Camera Collectors News-sha. Pp. 23–4. | ||
| + | * Ikeuchi Hatsuo (池内初夫). "Semi Prux". In {{CCN}} no. 41 (November 1980). Nishinomiya: Camera Collectors News-sha. P. 19. | ||
* {{McKeown12}} P. 804. | * {{McKeown12}} P. 804. | ||
| + | * {{Zukan}} Item 1238. | ||
| + | * Tanaka Masao (田中政雄). "Sonota no nihon no supuringu-kamera" (その他の日本のスプリングカメラ, "Other Japanese folding cameras"). {{KKS008}} Pp. 76–80. | ||
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Revision as of 15:40, 30 June 2007
The Semi Prux (セミ・プラックス) is a Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera. It was made from 1938 by Proud-sha and perhaps Miyoshi Kōgaku, two companies which were related and certainly merged after some time. Its successor was the Roavic by Miyoshi.
Description
The Semi Prux is a horizontal folder. Its general design and folding struts are copied from the Duo Six-20 by Kodak AG. There is a folding optical finder in the middle of the top plate, with the folding bed release immediately to the right. The advance key is at the top left; it has an angulous shape and is hinged on an octogonal knob. The back is hinged to the right and has two red windows near the bottom, protected by a horizontally sliding common cover. The name SEMI PRUX is embossed in the front leather.
Original documents
The Semi Prux was featured in the November 1938 and February 1939 issues of Asahi Camera, and it was advertised in 1939 and 1940.[1] In advertisements dated May and June 1939 and February 1940,[2] the camera was offered in two versions:
- U.L.L. f/4.5 lens, Licht shutter by Seikōsha (¥65);
- U.L.L. f/3.5 lens, Prux shutter, T, B, 5–200 speeds (¥80).
The Semi Prux was presented along with the Semi Proud, as "the two favourite Japan-made cameras" or "the two authorities on Japan-made cameras".[3] The two distributors were Yamashita Yūjirō Shōten of Tokyo and Fukada Shōkai of Osaka. The June 1939 and February 1940 advertisements also show the two company names Proud-sha and Miyoshi Kōgaku. The cheapest version was offered alone in an October 1939 advertisement by Fukada,[4] together with Doris and Prince models.
Actual examples
Only one surviving example of the Semi Prux has been observed.[5] It has a Licht shutter giving 25, 50, 100, B, T speeds, of the late version with the "needle self-timer". The lens is engraved U.L.L. Anastigmat 1:4.5 f=7.5cm No.10254.
Notes
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 340.
- ↑ May and June 1939: advertisements published in Ars Camera, reproduced in Fujishima, p. 24 of Camera Collectors' News no. 42. February 1940: advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 90.
- ↑ Translation of "國産カメラの二大寵児" and "國産カメラの二大権威".
- ↑ Advertisement published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 91.
- ↑ Example pictured in Ikeuchi, p. 19 of Camera Collectors' News no. 41 and in Sugiyama, item 1238.
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.)
- Fujishima Kōichi (藤島広一). "Semi Purakkusu no o-kotae" (セミプラックスのお答え, "Answer about the Semi Prux"). In Camera Collectors' News no. 42 (December 1980). Nishinomiya: Camera Collectors News-sha. Pp. 23–4.
- Ikeuchi Hatsuo (池内初夫). "Semi Prux". In Camera Collectors' News no. 41 (November 1980). Nishinomiya: Camera Collectors News-sha. P. 19.
- 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.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Item 1238.
- Tanaka Masao (田中政雄). "Sonota no nihon no supuringu-kamera" (その他の日本のスプリングカメラ, "Other Japanese folding cameras"). Kamera Rebyū: Kurashikku Kamera Senka (カメラレビュー クラシックカメラ専科) / Camera Review: All about Historical Cameras no.8, September 1986. No ISBN number. Supuringu kamera (スプリングカメラ, special issue on spring cameras). Pp. 76–80.
