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− | '''Tahbes''' - an acronym for "Technisch en Algemeen Handelsbureau Brokmeier en Steegers" was a Dutch camera company, founded by J. B. Brokmeier and a colleague called Steegers in 1945. They were based in Willhelminalaan, Voorburg, near The Hague. The company lasted until 1957. | + | '''Tahbes''' - an acronym for "Technisch en Algemeen Handelsbureau Brokmeier en Steegers" was a Dutch camera company, founded by J. B. Brokmeier and a colleague called Steegers in 1945. They were based in Kon. Willhelminalaan, Voorburg, near The Hague. The company lasted until 1957. |
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+ | *'''Synchro'''<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/albums/72157615155045120 Synchro-Camera] set by Hans Kerensky at Flickr.</ref> Unpainted, shiny metal-bodied camera with simple lens and flash-synchronised 'T'-and-'M' shutter on telescoping lens-tube; unusual [[Viewfinder#Albada finders|Albada finder]]. | ||
+ | *'''Synchrona'''<ref>[http://www.heinbanken.nl/Tahbes%20Synchrona.htm Synchrona] (including Tahbes ad with factory address) in [http://www.heinbanken.nl/ Hein Banken's Collection]</ref><ref>[https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Tahbes-Synchrona/AI-39-39625 Synchrona] serial B6294, with pale green leatherette and leather case, sold at the [https://www.leitz-auction.com/en/Cameras/Past-Auctions/Auction-39/ 39th Leitz Photographica Auction], on 20 November 2021; several good pictures of the camera.</ref> Similar to the Synchro, but with body covering, three-speed shutter (1/25 - 1/100 second plus 'T') and three apertures, f/7.7, f/9 and f/11. | ||
+ | *'''Populair''':<ref>Populair offered for sale as Ebay item 182266741136, September 2016.</ref> Painted metal body. Otherwise similar to the Synchro, but with a simple folding frame-finder and no flash attachment or synchronisation. | ||
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+ | *[https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/12/18/tahbes-synchro-and-synchrona-an-in-depth-look-at-the-machines-of-an-obscure-dutch-camera-company/ Notes on Tahbes] by James Tocchio at [https://casualphotophile.com/ Casual Photophile] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:47, 24 March 2024
Tahbes Synchro Camera image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights) |
Tahbes - an acronym for "Technisch en Algemeen Handelsbureau Brokmeier en Steegers" was a Dutch camera company, founded by J. B. Brokmeier and a colleague called Steegers in 1945. They were based in Kon. Willhelminalaan, Voorburg, near The Hague. The company lasted until 1957.
Cameras
- Synchro[1] Unpainted, shiny metal-bodied camera with simple lens and flash-synchronised 'T'-and-'M' shutter on telescoping lens-tube; unusual Albada finder.
- Synchrona[2][3] Similar to the Synchro, but with body covering, three-speed shutter (1/25 - 1/100 second plus 'T') and three apertures, f/7.7, f/9 and f/11.
- Populair:[4] Painted metal body. Otherwise similar to the Synchro, but with a simple folding frame-finder and no flash attachment or synchronisation.
Notes
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- ↑ Synchro-Camera set by Hans Kerensky at Flickr.
- ↑ Synchrona (including Tahbes ad with factory address) in Hein Banken's Collection
- ↑ Synchrona serial B6294, with pale green leatherette and leather case, sold at the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction, on 20 November 2021; several good pictures of the camera.
- ↑ Populair offered for sale as Ebay item 182266741136, September 2016.
Links
- Notes on Tahbes by James Tocchio at Casual Photophile
Synchrona with flash unit. image by Cornelius Knap (Image rights) |