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| − | The '''Tsubasa Spring | + | The '''Tsubasa Spring''' is a vertically folding camera taking 4×6.5 and 3×4 pictures on [[127 film]]. It was made by the Japanese company [[Kigawa|Optochrom]]. |
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| + | It is advertised in 1938 first as the '''Tsubasa Spring A'''<REF> Mentioned by {{Kokusan}}, item 145. </REF>, then as the '''Tsubasa Spring''' (ツバサスプリング)<REF> {{Showa10ad|Tsubasa Super Semi, Tsubasa Chrome and Tsubasa Spring|146|June 1938|Asahi Camera}} </REF> or '''Tsubasa Spring Camera''' (ツバサ・スプリング・カメラ)<REF> {{Gochamaze|Tsubasa Super Semi, Tsubasa Chrome New, Tsubasa Spring Camera and Baby Chrome|44|Sep 1938|Asahi Camera}} </REF>. In 1939 it is advertised first under the latter name<REF> {{Showa10ad|Tsubasa Super Semi, Tsubasa Chrome New, Tsubasa Spring Camera and Baby Chrome|144|Feb 1939|Asahi Camera}} This advertisement is looking the same as the one dated September 1938 cited above, but there are some detail differences. </REF> then as the '''Tsubasa A Chrome''' (ツバサＡ型クローム)<REF> {{Showa10ad|Tsubasa Super Semi, Tsubasa A Chrome, Tsubasa Chrome and Baby Chrome|147|Apr 1939|Asahi Camera}} </REF>. | ||
It appeared in a 1938 ad (appeared in 9/1938 issue of Asahi Camera, visible at [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki.htm this page]). It was offered with a Tsubasa shutter. Speeds were maybe T-B-25-50-100 (barely readable). On the picture, the shutter plate was marked ''NEW GOLD'' at the bottom, and probably ''TSUBASA'' at the top. | It appeared in a 1938 ad (appeared in 9/1938 issue of Asahi Camera, visible at [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki.htm this page]). It was offered with a Tsubasa shutter. Speeds were maybe T-B-25-50-100 (barely readable). On the picture, the shutter plate was marked ''NEW GOLD'' at the bottom, and probably ''TSUBASA'' at the top. | ||
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The lens was f/4.5, maybe named Lucomar (barely readable, but this name has been observed on other Optochrome cameras). The price was 34 yen. The case was sold for 6 yen. Another unidentifiable accessory was sold 15 yen. | The lens was f/4.5, maybe named Lucomar (barely readable, but this name has been observed on other Optochrome cameras). The price was 34 yen. The case was sold for 6 yen. Another unidentifiable accessory was sold 15 yen. | ||
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| + | == Printed bibliography == | ||
| + | * {{Showa10}} Item 144–6. | ||
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Revision as of 18:24, 2 July 2006
Template:127 Japan The Tsubasa Spring is a vertically folding camera taking 4×6.5 and 3×4 pictures on 127 film. It was made by the Japanese company Optochrom.
It is advertised in 1938 first as the Tsubasa Spring A[1], then as the Tsubasa Spring (ツバサスプリング)[2] or Tsubasa Spring Camera (ツバサ・スプリング・カメラ)[3]. In 1939 it is advertised first under the latter name[4] then as the Tsubasa A Chrome (ツバサＡ型クローム)[5].
It appeared in a 1938 ad (appeared in 9/1938 issue of Asahi Camera, visible at this page). It was offered with a Tsubasa shutter. Speeds were maybe T-B-25-50-100 (barely readable). On the picture, the shutter plate was marked NEW GOLD at the bottom, and probably TSUBASA at the top.
On the ad's picture, we can see an optical viewfinder enclosed in a top housing. According to the viewfinder's aspect, much similar to the Tsubasa Chrome, the camera was probably dual format, for both 4x6.5cm and 3x4cm pictures.
No focusing control is visible, maybe it was fixfocus.
The lens was f/4.5, maybe named Lucomar (barely readable, but this name has been observed on other Optochrome cameras). The price was 34 yen. The case was sold for 6 yen. Another unidentifiable accessory was sold 15 yen.
Printed 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 144–6.
