Talk:Semi Rosen

@ Huffy49:

Did you get hold of an original Semi Rosen? I would be interested to see pictures of this one. The "J" and "O" logo does not remind me anything offhand, but it is definitely not related to Nikon: the company's former name "Nippon Kōgaku" does mean "Japan Optical" in English, but this English translation was never used in Japan.

--rebollo_fr 13:36, 1 May 2010 (EDT)

Rebollo:

Yes, I recently acquired what appears to be an original Semi Rosen. It's in fair condition - the frame counter is missing its leather cover (that's how I know it's made of wood), the pressure plate has come loose, the frame reset counter only partially works, and the bellows, made out of some flimsy paper-like material, is pretty well shot, though I may be able to tape it back together from the inside. Otherwise, it's cosmetically OK. It's currently very dusty, but after I clean it up, I'll post a full set of pictures for your perusal.

Japanese folders are not really my thing (Kodaks, Baldas, Weltas, and Nagels are) but I do own a pair of Waltax/Zenobia folders. The Semi Rosen was a bargain I couldn't refuse, though.

Huffy

Great!

The wooden frame counter is a curious thing. I've seen these roller-driven devices on other cameras, but made of metal.

--rebollo_fr 10:48, 3 May 2010 (EDT)