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− | ==Collection Interests (eclectic)==
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− | *Simmon-Omega/Koni-Omega/Rapid Omega family of cameras
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− | *Japanese aerial and other military cameras
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− | *Foth & Co cameras and binoculars
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− | *Konica model I cameras (variants)
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− | *Cameras with Gitzo Shutters and Gitzo gear (older stuff preferred)
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− | *Konishiruku and Rukuoh-Sha (not systematic)
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− | *Mamiya Six cameras (variants)
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| + | == → [http://www.ausphoto.net www.ausphoto.net]== |
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− | ==Websites== | + | ==Collection & Research Interests (eclectic)== |
− | [http://www.ausphoto.net www.ausphoto.net]
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| + | * [[Rokuoh-sha]] and [[Konishiroku]] pe-1950 |
| + | :→[[Idea No.1]] |
| + | :→[[Idea (metal)]] |
| + | :→[[Idea Spring]] |
| + | :→[[Baby Pearl]] |
| + | :→[[Semi Pearl]] |
| + | :→[[Pearlette]] |
| + | :→[[Lily (metal and tropical)]] |
| + | *[[Japanese_aerial_cameras |Japanese aerial]] and other military cameras |
| + | :→[[GSK-99]] |
| + | :→Navy [[Type 99 Handheld Aerial Camera]] |
| + | *[[Konica_(I),_II_and_III | Konica model I]] cameras (variants) |
| + | *Japanese folders of the pre-WWII and immediate post WWII era (not systematic) |
| + | *Simmon-Omega/Koni-Omega family of cameras |
| + | :→ [[Omega 120]] |
| + | :→ [[Koni-Omega]] |
| + | :→ [[Koni-Omegaflex]] |
| + | :→ [[Rapid Omega]] |
| + | :→ [[Koni-Omega serial numbers]] |
| + | *[[Foth]] & Co cameras and binoculars |
| + | :→ [[Derby|Foth Derby]] |
| + | :→ Foth folders |
| + | :→ [[Foth-Flex]] |
| + | :→ Foth Accessories (eg Enlarger) |
| + | *Cameras with [[Gitzo Shutters]] and [[Gitzo]] gear (older stuff preferred) |
| + | * Panon Camera Shoko |
| + | :→ [[Panon]] Camera Shoko |
| + | :→ [[Widelux]] |
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− | | + | ====Work in Progress==== |
− | =MY SANDBOX= | + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/WorkSpace | WorkSpace 1]] ——— Japanese Aerial Cameras |
− | | + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/WorkSpace2 | WorkSpace 2]] ——— Japanese Field Cameras |
− | Given the quite erratic nature of model numbering that occurred over the years, the chronology of the thirteen major Mamiya Six models is set out in Table 1. The characteristcs of the individual models, as well as the variants within these models, are described further below. If in doubt about some of the features mentioned in the type descriptions, please refer to the [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations| visual documentation of the critical elements]].
| + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/WorkSpace3 | WorkSpace 3]] ——— Missile Cameras |
− | | + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/WorkSpace4 | WorkSpace 4]] ——— Mamiya Six Overview Page |
− | | + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/WorkSpace5 | WorkSpace 5]] ——— Various French Stuff |
− | <b>Table 1 Chronology of Mamiya Six Cameras</b>
| + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/Hermagis | Hermagis]] ——— Hermagis |
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− | |1940, September
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six I|Mamiya Six I]]
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− | |1941, January
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six II|Mamiya Six Ia]]
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− | |1942, January
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six III|Mamiya Six III]]
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− | |1943
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six II|Mamiya Six II]]
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− | |1947
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IV|Mamiya Six IV]]
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− | |1953, November
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six V|Mamiya Six V]]
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− | |1954, August
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six K|Mamiya Six K]]
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− | |1955, May
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IVb|Mamiya Six IVb]]
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− | |1955, December
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six Automat|Mamiya Six Automat]]
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− | |1956, March
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six K2|Mamiya Six K2]]
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− | |1957, October
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IVs|Mamiya Six IVb\s]]
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− | |1957, December
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six P|Mamiya Six P]]
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− | |1958
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− | | [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six Automat 2|Mamiya Six Automat 2]]
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− | ==Pre-War and War-Time Models==
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− | The first model was released in December 1940. In subsesequent years, until the end of the war, the Mamiya Six was modfied in early 1941 (Ia) and two additional models introduced in the next two years. Erratically, Model III was released in 1942 (according to the official Mamiya history website<ref>[http://www.mamiya.co.jp/home/camera/museum/janru/chu-renjifain.htm| History of Mamiya Six (Mamiya history website)]</ref> before Model II (1943). These models have a separate range finder window and a waist-level [[brillant]]-type finder, resulting in three windows in the front. All units have a single red window on the back with a horizontal slider. The pre-war and war-time models were all 6x6 format cameras.
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− | ===Mamiya Six I===
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− | The camera was advertised in September 1940<ref><i>Asahi Camera</i> September 1940 [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/0310d2.html| Neco's Mamiya page]</ref> and released in December 1940 at a price of ¥248<ref>[http://www.mamiya.co.jp/home/camera/museum/saishu-page/1940/mamiya6-1.htm| Mamiya Six I (Mamiya history website)]</ref> The camera door was supported by three struts. All units are covered with leatherette. The film respool knob is a [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Knobs and Struts| solid knurled knob]]. The indicator arrow next to the film counter is a [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Lettering and Labelling| pointed arrow with a thin tail]] Dimensions: 140 x 103 x 51mm (closed), weight 780g.
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− | Interestingly, Mamiya offered purchasers to bring their own lenses, which would be installed in the '0' shutters. This resulted in a range of known shutter combinations.
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− | Lens and shutter combinations:
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− | *[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Special 75mm f3.5 in [[NKS]]–TOKIO '0' shutter with T, B, 1-1/200 sec (standard)
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| + | *[[Mamiya Six]] cameras (variants) |
| + | :→ [[Mamiya Six I]] |
| + | :→ [[Mamiya Six II]] |
| + | :→ [[Mamiya Six III]] |
| + | :→ [[Mamiya Six IV]] |
| + | :→ [[Mamiya Six Design Variations]] |
| + | :→ [[Mamiya Six Accessories]] |
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− | ====Mamiya Six Ia====
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− | The next iteration, publicised in January 1941<ref><i>Asahi Camera</i> January 1941, February 1941 [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/0310d2.html| Neco's Mamiya page]</ref> saw the use of a larger shutter, which required the redesign of the strut system. <ref>[http://www.mamiya.co.jp/home/camera/museum/saishu-page/1940/mamiya6-1a.htm| Mamiya Six Ia (Mamiya history website)]</ref> The front door is now supported by two struts ¶¶ The camera sold for ¥298. The dimensions of the camera remained unchanged.
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− | Lens and shutter combinations:
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− | *[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Special 75mm f3.5 in ¶¶¶ '0' shutter with T, B, 1-1/200 sec (standard)
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− | *[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Anastigmat 75mm f3.5 in [[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Rapid '0' shutter
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− | ===Mamiya Six II===
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− | The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1943.<ref><i>Asahi Camera</i> ¶¶¶¶¶ [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/0310d2.html| Neco's Mamiya page]</ref>
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− | Even though numbered Mamiya II, this is in fact the third model to have been introduced. Like the [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six III|Mamiya Six III]], this model has a red double exposure warning pane in the rangefinder window.
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− | Version of Mamiya 6-iii without flash contact.
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− | Lens and shutter combinations:
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− | ===Mamiya Six III===
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− | The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1942<ref><i>Asahi Camera</i> ¶¶¶¶¶ [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/0310d2.html| Neco's Mamiya page]</ref>
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− | The camera was fitted with a double exposure warning system, comprised of a small half-pane that would appear in the rangefinder window.
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− | Minor body modifications include the provision of two triangular plates to a carry strap
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− | Double exposure warning mark in viewfinder. Flash contact.
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− | ==Post-War Models==
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− | Production of the Mamiya Six was restarted after World War II. It is not clear whether, and to what extent units of the Mamiya Six III design were built from existing spare parts. The first new model to appear was the Mamiya IV.
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− | ===Mamiya Six IV===
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− | The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1947.<ref><i>Asahi Camera</i> ¶¶¶¶¶ [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/0310d2.html| Neco's Mamiya page]</ref>
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− | ====Mamiya Six IVb====
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− | May 1955
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− | Mamiya 6-iV B
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− | Camera body size and weight were reduced to increase
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− | ====Mamiya Six IVs====
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− | October 1957
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− | Mamiya 6-iV S
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− | Further reduced size and weight from type iV B with addition of
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− | ===Mamiya Six P===
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− | December 1957
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− | Mamiya 6-P
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− | Economy priced version of 6-iV S.
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− | ===Mamiya Six V===
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− | November 1953
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− | Mamiya 6-V
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− | Dual format (6x4.5cm and 6x6cm) with automatic film winding
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− | ===Mamiya Six K===
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− | August 1954
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− | Mamiya 6-K
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− | Popular version of Mamiya 6-V without automatic film winding stop.
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− | ===Mamiya Six K2===
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− | March 1956
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− | Mamiya 6-K ii
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− | Advanced model to type K with built-in format conversion.
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− | ===Mamiya Six Automat===
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− | December 1955
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− | Mamiya 6-Automat
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− | Japan's first automatic shutter cocking by film advancing.
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− | ====Mamiya Six Automat 2====
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− | 1958
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− | Mamiya 6 Automat 2
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− | Most highly featured Mamiya 6 camera with Sekor lens, bright
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− | Albada finder and other advanced features. Last model of the
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− | =PAGE 2 Mamiya Six Design Variations=
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− | This page provides a visual overview over those design elements of the [[Mamiya Six]] cameras that permit an accurate identification of the various variants.
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− | ==Lenses and Shutters==
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− | The [[Mamiya Six]] was manufactured in a wide range of lenses and shutters. That holds particularly true for the [[Mamiya_Six#Pre-War_and_War-Time_Models|pre-War and War]] period, when prospective buyers could even bring in their own shutters and lenses to be fitted.
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− | ==Body Shape Variations==
| + | :→ [[Konica Single Use Cameras]] |
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| + | ===Monitor=== |
| + | :→ [[Cindo | Cindo Paris]] |
| + | :→ [[AFR]] |
| + | :→ [[Colmont]] |
| + | :→ [[Tomiyama]] Art Panorama |
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− | ==Knobs and Struts==
| + | :→ [http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Category:Image_by_Dirk_HR_Spennemann My pics on Camera-Wiki] |
| + | :→ [http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Camera_and_photography_shops Secondhand shops] |
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− | ==Lettering and Labelling== | + | ===Handy Resources=== |
| + | * [[Serial numbers]] |
| + | **[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/8018143615/ Agfa Standard] |
| + | * [http://www.imageaircraft.com.au/DXsim/ DXn Simulator] |
| + | * [http://imaginatorium.org/stuff/angle.htm Angle of View Calculator] |
| + | * [http://www.mrpinhole.com/wiz.php Pinhole Calculator] |
| + | * CPI |
| + | **[ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/cpi/cpiai.txt Monthly data for accurate auction price calculations] |
| + | **[http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm Handy on-line calculator] (annual average from 1913 onwards) |