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| − | ==Collection Interests (eclectic)==
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| − | *[[Omega_120 |Simmon-Omega]]/[[Koni-Omega]]/[[Koni-Omegaflex]]/[[Rapid Omega]] family of cameras
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| − | *[[Japanese_aerial_cameras |Japanese aerial ]]and other military cameras
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| − | *[[Foth]] & Co cameras and binoculars
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| − | *[[Konica_(I),_II_and_III | Konica model I]] cameras (variants)
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| − | *Cameras with [[Gitzo Shutters]] and [[Gitzo]] gear (older stuff preferred)
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| − | *[[Konishiroku]] and [[Rokuoh-sha]] (not systematic)
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| − | *[[Mamiya Six]] cameras (variants)
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| − | ==TO DO==
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| − | | image_text= CAPTION CAPTION CAPTION<br><small>Image by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>
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| | + | == → [http://www.ausphoto.net www.ausphoto.net]== |
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| − | =MY SANDBOX= | + | ==Collection & Research Interests (eclectic)== |
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| − | <ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p.</ref>
| + | * [[Rokuoh-sha]] and [[Konishiroku]] pe-1950 |
| − | | + | :→[[Idea No.1]] |
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| + | :→[[Idea (metal)]] |
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| − | =PAGE ONE -- MAIN ENTRY FOR MAMIYA-SIX=
| + | :→[[Baby Pearl]] |
| − | {{Japanese Six}}
| + | :→[[Semi Pearl]] |
| − | ''This article is about the spring-folder camera made by Mamiya in the 1940s and 50s. For the 1990s camera, see [[Mamiya 6]].''
| + | :→[[Pearlette]] |
| − | | + | :→[[Lily (metal and tropical)]] |
| − | The '''Mamiya Six''' is a series of 6×6 folders with a coupled rangefinder, made by [[Mamiya]] from 1940 to the 1950s. All of them are focused by moving the film plane, rather than the more common front-cell focussing of other folders of the time.
| + | *[[Japanese_aerial_cameras |Japanese aerial]] and other military cameras |
| − | | + | :→[[GSK-99]] |
| − | = History =
| + | :→Navy [[Type 99 Handheld Aerial Camera]] |
| − | Seiichi Mamiya's camera design departed from the common method of front cell focussing. In order to be able to control the camera while maintaining a firm hold, he designed a method that allowed the film plane to move in relation to the lens. He filed his invention on 1 July 1939 in Japan<ref>Which was granted in October 1940: <''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. iii</ref> and on 5 June 1940 in the U.S.A. The U.S. Patent (nº 2,305,301) was granted on 15 December 1942, but, because of the state of war between the USA and Japan, was vested in the Alien Property Custodian.<ref>Focussing Device for Portable Photographic Cameras. Patent application by Seiichi Mamiya, Ohita, Takata-Gun, Japan. Filed 5 June 1940, granted 15 December 1942. U.S. Patent nº 2,305,301.</ref>
| + | *[[Konica_(I),_II_and_III | Konica model I]] cameras (variants) |
| − | | + | *Japanese folders of the pre-WWII and immediate post WWII era (not systematic) |
| − | == Evolution ==
| + | *Simmon-Omega/Koni-Omega family of cameras |
| − | The first model [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six I| ('''Mamiya Six I''')]] was advertised in September 1940 and first went on sale in December 1940. Until the end of the World War II, the Mamiya Six was significantly modified at least three times: first in early 1941 ([[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six I|model Ia]]) with two additional improved models introduced in the next two years. Erratically, [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six III|model III]] was released in 1942<ref>According to the official Mamiya history website [http://www.mamiya.co.jp/home/camera/museum/janru/chu-renjifain.htm | History of Mamiya Six (Mamiya history website)]</ref> before [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six II|model II]] appeared in 1943. All pre-war and war-time models have a twin set of range finder windows as well as a small, seperate [[Brillant]]-type waist-level viewfinder, resulting in [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Rangefinder Windows| three windows]] at the front. All units have a single red [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Rangefinder Windows| film frame counter window]] counter on the back with a horizontal slider opening to the left. The Mamiya Six III added an exposure counter with double exposure prevention. The pre-war and war-time models were all 6x6 format cameras.
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| − | Production of the Mamiya Six was restarted after World War II. The first cameras to be sold were [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six III|Mamiya Six III]]. It is not clear to what extent these units were assembled from existing spare parts, or whether all are totally new construction. The official Mamiya history states that ¶¶¶
| + | :→ [[Koni-Omegaflex]] |
| − | These post-War [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six III (post war versions)|Mamiya Six III]] were fitted with which was introduced in Takatiho Tokio [[Zuiko]] f/3.5 75mm lenses, which debuted in 1946.<ref>See the lens chronology on the [[Zukio]] page.</ref>
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| − | The first <i>new</i> model to appear was the '''[[Mamiya Six IV]]''', introduced in 1947, which dispensed with the waist-level finder. It remained the sole model until 1953. The '''[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six V|Mamiya Six V]]''' added the dual 6×6 and 4.5×6 format capability, with an exposure counter functioning with both formats. The '''[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six K|Mamiya Six K]]''' was a simpler model, with film advance via red windows.
| + | :→ [[Koni-Omega serial numbers]] |
| − | | + | *[[Foth]] & Co cameras and binoculars |
| − | In 1955, the '''[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IVb|Mamiya Six IVb]]''' introduced a squarer body design, easily recognized by the square rangefinder window. Its features were similar to the model IV. The '''[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six K2|Mamiya Six K2]]''' was similar to the model K with the new body. The body design was slightly modified again for the '''[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IVs|Mamiya Six IVs]]''' and simpler '''[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six P|Mamiya Six P]]'''.
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| − | From 1955, the '''[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six Automat|Mamiya Six Automat]]''' and the later '''[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six Automat|Automat 2]]''' added a coupling between the shutter cocking and the film advance.
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| − | | + | :→ Foth Accessories (eg Enlarger) |
| − | ===Chronology of Models===
| + | *Cameras with [[Gitzo Shutters]] and [[Gitzo]] gear (older stuff preferred) |
| − | 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]] which provides a dichotomous key as well as a series of illustrations showing the model-specific details.
| + | * Panon Camera Shoko |
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| − | | + | :→ [[Widelux]] |
| − | <b>Table 1 Chronology of Mamiya Six Cameras</b>
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| − | ==Dichotomous Key to aid identification of models==
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| − | The Mamiya Six comes in a bewildering range of variants. The following dichotomous key provided below provides an avenue at identifying the types of Mamiya Six. Given the confusing similarity of models and variants, <b>it is recommended that you follow the steps, rather than scanning for criteria</b>. Once you have identified your model, click on the model name to be taken to a full description. If you are unclear about one of the criteria, either click on the name or scroll down to the bottom of the page for visual identification guides.
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| − | |bgcolor="#A9F5F2" | '''''START'' : How many viewfinder windows are on the front?'''
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| − | |bgcolor="#E0F8F7" | [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Rangefinder Windows| '''TWO''']] Windows
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| − | :Is there a horizontal bar underneath the lens?
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| − | ::Yes
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| − | :::The right hand, square viewfinder window is:
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| − | ::::Flush with the casing→[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six Automat|Mamiya Six Automat]]
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| − | ::::Surrounded by a small back rim → [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six Automat 2|Mamiya Six Automat 2]]
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| − | ::No
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| − | :::The right hand, square viewfinder window is:
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| − | ::::Flush with the casing
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| − | :::::Film Advance knob is
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| − | ::::::Solid with film speed on top→[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six P|Mamiya Six P]]
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| − | ::::::Mushroom shaped | |
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| − | ::::::::in a small raised ring → [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IVb|Mamiya Six IVb]]
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| − | ::::::::flush with top housing → [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six K2|Mamiya Six K2]]
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| − | ::::Surrounded by a small black rim → [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IVs|Mamiya Six IVs]]
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| − | ::::Surrounded by small rectangular plate | |
| − | ::::::Viewfinder housing to the left of the shutter release is
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| − | ::::::Curved→ [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IV|Mamiya Six IV]]
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| − | ::::::Straight → [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six K|Mamiya Six K]]
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| − | ::::Surrounded by a rectangular plate that encompasses the left round window as well → [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six V|Mamiya Six V]] | |
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| − | :Does the body have triangular neckstrap lugs?
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| − | :::How many [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Strut Mechanism|Struts]] ?
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| − | ::::Three → [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six I|Mamiya Six I]] | |
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| − | :::Is there a [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Flash Contacts|Flash Contact]]?
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| − | ::::Yes
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| − | :::::The [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Flash Shoe | cold shoe for the flash]] is fastened with
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| − | =PAGE TWO -- Mamiya Six I=
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| − | The development of the camera production followed immediately after the formation of [[Mamiya]] Kōki Seisakusho (マミヤ光機製作所, Mamiya Optical Works) in May 1940.<ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. 3.</ref> First advertised in <i>Asahi Camera</i> 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> the camera went on sale 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)].—See also advertisement in ''Asahi Camera'' (アサヒカメラ) April 1941 ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebollo_fr/5245792045| Rebollo_fr flickr]).—By December 1941 the Mamiya Six I sold for ¥298 ('Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p.4).</ref> According to company history, the first production of 61 cameras sold out on the first day, with orders for 250 additional units received.<ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. 3.</ref>The Mamiya Six was designed with both the domestic and the export market in mind and was heavily promoted at Japanese Export trade affairs in Japan and abroad.<ref>According to company history, the Mamiya Six was taken on a Japanese export mission to Latin America (in December 1940) as a representative example of the Japanese camera industry (aboard the Osaka Shoshen Kaisha passenger-cum-cargo vessel ''Montevideo Maru''). The Mamiya Six also won first prize at the Tokyo Export Promotion fair in April 1941: ''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. 3</ref>
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| − | ==Technical details==
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| − | :Full metal body construction. Body, back door and front door are made from painted sheet metal, while tip and bottom plate are made from ¶¶¶. The struts supporting the front door are chromed and shows the Mamiya logo. All units are covered with black-brown leatherette with exposed chrome top housing and bottom-plate. The Mamiya logo is embossed in the leatherette of the front door, while 'Mamiya-Six' is embossed on the back door, underneath the red window, which has a horizontal slider opening to the left. The camera has a twin set of range finder windows as well as a small, seperate [[Brillant]]-type waist-level viewfinder, resulting in [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Rangefinder Windows| three windows]] at the front.
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| − | : The first model of the camera has a slightly larger [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Name Plate | waist level viewfinder]] (12 x 12 mm) than the subsequent models. The round viewfinder window on the front has a serrated edge to it, while it is smooth on the later models. Model I is the only Mamiya Six design with small eyelets for a neck strap. Other characteristics are: a [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Knobs and Struts| solid knurled film winding knob]], a raised button (on the top plate) to release the front door; indicator arrow next to the film counter is a [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Lettering and Labelling| pointed arrow with a thin tail]]; the shutter release button has a rounded top; the [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Flash Shoe | cold shoe for the flash]] is affixed with three screws; the [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Depth of Field Indicator | depth of field indicator]] at the right corner of the top housing ranges from 3.5 to 8; a [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Bottom Plate | bottom plate]] with a strengthened, raised tripod mount held by three screws and flanked by two knobs for the release of the film spools.
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| − | : The back door is hinged at the right. The camera takes [[120]] roll film and gives 6x6 negatives. The supply chamber is on the right and the take up spool on the left. To ensure that the film remains flat even though the film plane moves in and out with the back focussing mechanism, the [[Mamiya Six I]] has a removable pressure plate that slides in from the right. The [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Pressure Plate Support | guide rail for the removable pressure plate]] runs for the length of the film gate and lacks an embossed directional arrow.
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| − | : Some units of the Mamiya Six I have a double exposure warning system,<ref>At least from sn#28xx onwards</ref> comprised of a small transparent, square, red coloured half-pane that appears in the rangefinder window when the shutter button on the top plate has been pressed<ref>It is coupled with the shutter button on the top plate; thus releasing the shutter at the shutter face will not trigger the mechanism.— For appearance in viewfinder see [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5161860453 | here]] (Flickr Image); sn #2854 Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann </ref> | |
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| − | :140 x 103 x 51mm closed (105mm open), weight 780g.<ref>With K.O.L. Anastigmat 75mm f/3.5 in MSU-TOKYO NEW HIT shutter</ref>
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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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| − | *[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Anastigmat 75mm f/3.5
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| − | **in MSU-TOKYO NEW HIT shutter<ref>sn# 2854.—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann [http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5160892227| (Flickr image)]</ref>
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| − | **in RAPID [[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/01/010042.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | * [[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Special f/3.5 75mm | |
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| − | ** in [[NKS]] (B, T, 1-200th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/01/010020.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | **in [[NKS]]-TOKIO (B, T, 1-200th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/01/010010.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | * [[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Trio f/3.5 75mm
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| − | **in ??OD. P. II (T, B, 1-300th) shutter<ref>Advertisement in Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) April 1941 [http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebollo_fr/5245792045| Rebollo_fr flickr]</ref>
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| − | * Kolex Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm
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| − | ** in DABIT-SUPER (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref>[[ http://www.market4free.com/classifieds/ads/for-sale/photo-video/5918012|Sales advertisement, seen December 2010]] </ref>
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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 '00' shutter, which required the redesign of the strut system. Instead of the three-part struts, the camera has a simple, two-part strut mechanism. <ref>[http://www.mamiya.co.jp/home/camera/museum/saishu-page/1940/mamiya6-1a.htm | Mamiya Six Ia (Mamiya history website)]</ref> The camera sold for ¥298.
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| − | :All units are covered with leatherette. The camera has a slightly larger waist level viewfinder (12 x 12 mm) than the subsequent models. 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]]. The larger diameter shutter required that the [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Door Catch Variations|internal door catch]] be designed and there is a different shape to the shutter release side of the [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Front Door Variations| front door]].
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| − | =PAGE THREE -- Mamiya Six II=
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| − | The camera was introduced in 1941 and sold for ¥384.<ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p.4</ref>
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| − | <ref><i>Asahi Camera</i> ¶¶¶¶¶ [http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/0310d2.html | Neco's Mamiya site]</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 Ia|Mamiya Six Ia]], this model has a red double exposure warning pane in the rangefinder window. The [[Mamiya Six II]] is essentially a Mamiya Six III design without the flash contacts. At least some of the units seen also lack the red double-exposure warning pane in the rangefinder. Thus, in common it also has the slightly smaller [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Name Plate | waist level viewfinder]] (10 x 10 mm) and a smooth rim to the central viewfinder window.
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| − | :Like the Mamiya Six III from which this model is derived, the Six II has a smaller waist level finder (10 x10 mm) and the dimpled shutter release button. The [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Pressure Plate Support | guide rail for the removable pressure plate]] runs for the length of the film gate and now exhibits an embossed directional arrow.
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| − | 145 x 107 x 53mm (105mm open); 783g <ref> With a K.O.L. Special 75mm f3.5 in NKS–TOKIO '0' shutter with T, B, 1-1/200 sec</ref>
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| − | **in [[NKS]]–TOKIO '0' shutter with T, B, 1-1/200 sec (standard)<ref>sn# 9518.—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann [http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/4995251185 | (Flickr image)]</ref>
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| − | *[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Special f/3.5 75mm | |
| − | **in GINREI KOHKI VESTER-3 (B, 1-200th) shutter<ref> sn#19513—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann </ref>
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| − | As with the Mamiya Ia, this version of the Mamiya II allowed to use the larger (58mm) shutters, which required to use a simplified two-strut mechanism for the front door. This version was designed for photographers who wished to have faster (and thus usually larger diameter) shutters or have their own shutter and lens combinations installed.<ref>Mamiya History Pages, [http://www.mamiya.co.jp/home/camera/museum/saishu-page/1940/mamiya6-2a.htm | Mamiya Six IIa]</ref>
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| − | :145 x 108 x 53 mm closed (105mm open); weight:827g<ref> With a T.S.M. Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm in OLYMPUS-TOKYO-N KOHO shutter (B, T, 1-200th)</ref> | |
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| − | * [[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Special f/3.5 75mm
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| − | **in WESTER-MODEL-I shutter (T, B, 1-200th)<ref>Illustrated on the back panel of a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5254049972 Brochure (1943?) on the Mamiya Six III]</ref>
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| − | *T.S.M. Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm
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| − | **in [[Olympus|OLYMPUS]]-TOKYO-N KOHO shutter (B, T, 1-200th)<ref> sn#22344—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann </ref>
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| − | *Carl [[Zeiss]] Jena [[Tessar]] f/2.8 7.5cm
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| − | =PAGE FOUR -- Mamiya Six III=
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| − | Mamiya Six Model III is unique inasmuch as its straddles World War II. Announced in March 1940,
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| − | <ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. 3</ref>
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| − | before the outbreak of the Pacific War, the camera was produces as long as possible until the factory had to be moved from Tokyo in March 1945. Because the Mamiya Six seems to have been the first camera to have been ordered by the Central Purchasing Office of SCAP,<ref> Supreme Command of the Allied Powers in Japan </ref> full scale production of the Mamiya Six III resumed in January 1946, when 46 units were delivered.<ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. 4</ref>
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| − | The production of the Mamiya Six III was halted in March 1945, when the Mamiya factory had to be relocated from Tokyo to the intensified U.S. bombing raids.<ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. 4.</ref>
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| − | Like the Mamiya I, the camera was fitted with a double exposure warning system, comprised of a small transparent, red coloured half-pane that would appear in the rangefinder window. At least the post war version has a shutter release lock that prevented accidental double exposure.<ref>Intentional double exposure was possible by pushing the film advance lock to the left, but not advancing the film</ref>
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| − | :The <i>Pre-War Versions</i> of the Mamiya Six III are built-identical with the [[Mamiya Six I|Mamiya Six I]], but have a slightly smaller waist level finder (10 x10 mm) window on the top late, while the round viewfinder window on the front has a smooth edge. The shutter release button now has a slight depression (dimple) in the top and the [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Frame Counter | frame counter]] is encased in the shape of a droplet. The [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Pressure Plate Support | guide rail for the removable pressure plate]] runs for the length of the film gate and now exhibits an embossed directional arrow. The eyelets for a neck strap, which had been part of the [[Mamiya Six I]] design, have been omitted.
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| − | : 145 x 107 x 55 mm closed (107 mm open) ; weight: 820g<ref>With K.O.L. Special f/3.5 75mm in TYS -II (B, T, 1-200th) shutter</ref>
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| − | ** in [[NKS]]-TOKIO (B, T, 1-200th) shutter<ref>[[ http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d110780810 November 2010)|Yahoo Auction, seen December 2010]] </ref>
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| − | *[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Special f/3.5 75mm
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| − | **in GINREI KOHKI VESTER-3 (B, 1-200th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/03111c.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | **in [[NKS]]-TOKIO (B, T, 1-200th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/031114.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | * [[Schneider]] Xenar f/3.5 75mm
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| − | Immediately after Japan's surrender, Mamiya sought to return to Tokyo and recommence camera production. This was facillitated in October 1946 by a major order placed by the Central Purchasing Office of SCAP. When production restarted after the war, some examples of the Mamiya Six III may well have assembled been from spare parts. Soon after, however, new bodies were machined, which have slight design variations compared with the pre-War and War-time bodies (→ technical details). These post-war versions can most readily be distinguished by the use of Takatiho Tokio [[Zuiko]] f/3.5 75mm lenses; these lenses, which were later replaced with [[Olympus]] [[Zuiko]] badged versions, were designed in post-World War II and first released in 1946.<ref>See the lens chronology on the [[Zukio]] page.</ref>.
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| − | Full production recommenced in January 1946, when the first 57 units were delivered. Additional orders were placed by the Japan Trade Agency for bartered exports.<ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. 4.</ref> An English language manual for the Mamiya Six with a printing date of November 1946 depicts a Mamiya Six III but does not give much additional detail regarding lenses.<ref>Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann</ref>
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| − | The fact that so far far no Mamiya Six III units have been noted which carry the engraving "[[Made in Occupied Japan]]" on the bottom, suggests that the production of the Mamiya Six III halted before the issuance of SCAPIN 1535 in February 1947.<ref>See the entry [[Made in Occupied Japan]] for background.</ref> Yet, advertising for the camera continued until December 1947 (→[[Mamiya Six III#Advertisements| Advertisements]]). Either these were surplus stocks, or units inscribed with [[Made in Occupied Japan]] have gone unpublicised.
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| − | :Post War versions of the Mamiya Six III are very similar to the prewar versions. They have a [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Flash Shoe | cold shoe for the flash]] which is affixed by two screws set diagonally; and a [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Depth of Field Indicator| depth of field indicator]] ranging from 3.5 to 22. The encased, more elaborate droplet shaped [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Frame Counter | frame counter]] of the war-time versions is replaced by a simple broad arrow.<ref>In essence the design goes back to that of the [[Mamiya I]].</ref> The [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Knobs and Struts| film winding knob]] is now mush-room-shaped. The directional arrow at the [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Focus Wheel| focus wheel]] has a filled head and only shows infinity as a direction. Minor differences are a stronger [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Door Catch Variations|internal door catch]] and a different shape to the shutter release side of the [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Front Door Variations| front door]]. In addition, the protruding tripod socket is a slightly flatter than the pre-war models. | |
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| − | : twin buttons to [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Front Door Release | release the front door catch]]
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| − | :146 x 108 x 50mm closed (106 open); weight: 827g<ref>With Tōwa Kōki Neocon f/3.5 75mm in [[Copal|COPAL]] (B, 1-300th) shutter</ref>
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| − | * [[Nikon|Nippon Kogaku]] [[Nikkor]] f/3.5 75mm
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| − | * [[Olympus| Takatiho]] Tokio [[Zuiko]] f/3.5 75mm
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| − | **in [[Compur|COMPUR]]-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref>[[ http://picasaweb.google.com/kheims/CraigslistAndEbay#5356646212296282242|Web page]] </ref>
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| − | ** in KŌNAN-RAPID (B, 1-300th) shutter<ref> sn#24763—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann </ref>
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| − | ** in [[NKS]] (B, T, 1-200th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/03111g.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref> | |
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| − | * Tōwa Kōki Neocon f/3.5 75mm (July 1947— )
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| − | ** in [[Copal|COPAL]] (B, 1-300th) shutter<ref> sn#25585—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann </ref>
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| − | ** in T-MERIT shutter<ref>[[ http://nelsonfoto.com/SMF/index.php?action=printpage;topic=12471.0|Web page]] </ref>
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| − | =PAGE FIVE -- 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> It was a major redesign of the camera, dispensing with the small waist-level viewfinder. That space was take up by a newly designed range-finder mechanism, which had been developed by Mamiya in March 1947.<ref>''Mamiya. A History of Innovation. Mamiya 50th Anniversary''. Produced by the Mamiya-History of Innovation Editorial Committee. Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: Mamiya Camera Co. Ltd. p. 5.</ref>
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| − | The camera was sold for ¥ ¶¶¶ in Japan.<ref>¶¶¶</ref>
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| − | A certain black-market trade (by servicemen stationed in Japan) seems to have existed in countries where formal imports did not occur until later.<ref>Mamiya IV (or III?) were sold on the private market in Australia, probably as bring-back items by servicemen stationed in post-World War II Japan. In 1948, the going price seems to have been £50 in both Sydney and Melbourne: Advertising 'Wanted to sell’ <i>The Sydney Morning Herald </i>13 March 1948 p 13 (private advertisement) with Zeiss Tessar in Compur Shutter £50.—Advertising 'Wanted to sell’ <i>The Argus</i> (Melbourne) 11 February 1948 p 11 col. 2 (private advertisement) £50.</ref>
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| − | It is listed in Australia for £24 10s in 1952<ref>Classified Advertising ‘Goodman Bros, Sydney’ <i>The Sydney Morning Herald</i> 10 May 1952 p 14 £24/10/</ref>
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| − | and the USA for $99.95 in 1954<ref>Sales price in the USA in 1954: Mamiya IV with Olympus D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 (black face) $99.95; Auto-up $18.95; Flash $19.95 (The Complete Photo Equipment Guide. <i>U.S. Camera</i> November 1954, p. 89 [http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00V/00VBu7-198453584.pdf|pdf file]</ref>
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| − | :The inscription [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Made in Japan | "Made in Occupied Japan"]] is engraved on the bottom plate.
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| − | :The inscription [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Made in Japan | "Made in Occupied Japan"]] is embossed into the leatherette of the door closing mechanism..
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| − | ** in [[Seikosha|SEIKOSHA]]-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref>[[ http://www.pbase.com/nickdemarco/image/122732832|Web page]] </ref>
| + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/WorkSpace2 | WorkSpace 2]] ——— Japanese Field Cameras |
| − | * [[Olympus]] D [[Zuiko]] F.C. f/3.5 75mm
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| + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/WorkSpace4 | WorkSpace 4]] ——— Mamiya Six Overview Page |
| − | * [[Olympus]] [[Zuiko]] C f/3.5 75mm
| + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/WorkSpace5 | WorkSpace 5]] ——— Various French Stuff |
| − | ** in [[Copal|COPAL]] (B, 1-300th) shutter<ref>[[ http://www.pbase.com/jypsee/oldcameras|Web page]] </ref>
| + | :→ [[User:Heritagefutures/Hermagis | Hermagis]] ——— Hermagis |
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| − | ** in [[Seikosha|SEIKOSHA]]-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref> sn#71295—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann </ref>
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| − | **in [[Copal|COPAL]]-MX (1-300th, B) shutter<ref>[[ http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k135303419|Yahoo Auction, seen December 2010]] </ref>
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebollo_fr/5223687614/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5223687614_04140c5018_m.jpg]<br>''Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) Camera'' May 1950
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebollo_fr/5223686866/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5223686866_670b96c9c6_m.jpg]<br>''Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) '' Mar 1951
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| − | =PAGE SIX -- Mamiya Six V=
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| − | November 1953
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| − | Dual format (6x4.5cm and 6x6cm) with automatic film winding
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| − | **in [[Seikosha|SEIKOSHA]]-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/05/050031.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | =PAGE SEVEN -- Mamiya Six K=
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| − | The Mamiya Six-K was introduced in August 1954 as a popular, lower priced version of Mamiya 6-V. It lacks not only the automatic film winding stop but also lacks the red double exposure warning pane in the viewfinder, which had been a characteristic of the earlier models.
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| − | The front range finder windows of the Mamiya Six-K resemble those of the [[Mamiya IV]] (a round window at the left and a rectangular window on the right, surrounded by a small screwed-on frame). the margins of the frame of the Mamiya Six K are narrower than those of the [[Mamiya IV]].<ref>The design has been taken from the [[Mamiya IV]] as the [[Mamiya V]] has a long a long plate supporting BOTH the circular and the rectangular window.</ref> The name tag of the camera is ¶¶¶ The catch for the film door opens upwards, rather than downwards as was the case with the earlier Mamiya Six models.
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| − | **in [[Copal|COPAL]] (B, 1-300th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031223.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | =PAGE EIGHT -- Mamiya Six IVb=
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| − | May 1955
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| − | Mamiya 6-iV B
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| − | December 1955
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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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| − | (6x6 to 6x4.5cm)
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| − | * [[Olympus]] D [[Zuiko]] F.C. f/3.5 75mm (black face)
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| − | **in [[Seikosha|SEIKOSHA]]-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref>[[ http://poyorin.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2009/09/index.html |Web page]] </ref>
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| − | * Setagaya Kōki Sekor S f/3.5 75mm (black face)
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| − | **in [[Copal|COPAL]]-MX (1-300th, B) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/0312510.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | =PAGE ELEVEN -- 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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| − | * Setagaya Kōki Sekor S f/3.5 75mm (black face)
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| − | **in [[Copal|COPAL]]-MXV (B, 1-300th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031212.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | =PAGE TWELVE -- 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 Kominar f/3.5 75mm
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| − | **in [[Copal|COPAL]] (B, 1-300th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031212.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | * Setagaya Kōki Sekor T f/3.5 75mm (silver face)
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| − | **in [[Copal|COPAL]] (B, 1-300th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/20/p/p0200101.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | =PAGE THIRTEEN -- Mamiya Six Automat 2=
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| − | 1958
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| − | Mamiya 6 Automat 2 was the last iteration of the camera design. It was the 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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| − | original folding Mamiya 6 series cameras.
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| − | * Mamiya Sekor f/3.5 75mm
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| − | **in [[Seikosha|SEIKOSHA]]-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031264.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | * [[Olympus]] D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm (black face)
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| − | **in [[Seikosha|SEIKOSHA]]-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter<ref>[[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031271.html |Neco's Mamiya Site]] </ref>
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| − | =PAGE FOURTEEN -- Mamiya Six Design Variations=
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| − | This page provides a visual overview over the various design elements of the [[Mamiya Six]] series of folding cameras. The images have been provided to allow the use an accurate identification of the various models and variants. You are strongly advised to use the [[Mamiya Six#Dichotomous Key to aid the identification of models| dichotomous key]] provided on the main [[Mamiya Six]] page, as this will guide you in the identification of models.
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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. '''Note''' that the lens and shutter combinations have been arranged ''alphabetically'', not chronologically.
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5160892227/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/5160893435_6883922a3a_m.jpg]<br/>[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Anastigmat 7.5cm f/3.5 <br/>in MSU-TOKYO NEW HIT shutter
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/4995251185/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/4995251185_413f889fa3_m.jpg]<br/>[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Special 7.5cm f/3.5<br/>in [[NKS]]–TOKIO shutter<br/>
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260054511/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5260054511_c83d9fe83f_m.jpg]<br/>[[Kajiro_Kōgaku|K.O.L.]] Special 7.5cm f/3.5<br/>in TYS-II shutter
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5266917685/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5266917685_d68867dd34_m.jpg]<br/>[[Olympus]] [[Zuiko]] C. f/35. 75mm<br/> in [[Seikosha]]-Rapid shutter
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5256569043/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5256569043_9c3d4d504e_m.jpg]<br/> T.S.M. Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm<br/> in [[Olympus|OLYMPUS]]-TOKYO-N KOHO shutter
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260190079/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5260190079_7970ee9036_m.jpg]<br/>[[Tōkyō Kōgaku| Tokyo Optical Co.]] C. Simlar f/3.5 75mm<br/> in [[Seikosha]]-Rapid shutter
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260127411/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5260127411_836759c25b_m.jpg]<br/>[[Tōkyō Kōgaku| Tokyo Optical Co.]]. Toko f/3.5 75mm<br/> in Tokyo Opt. Co. RECTUS shutter
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260088331/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5260088331_2d8e3cd98c_m.jpg]<br/>Tōwa Kōki Neocon f/3.5 75mm <br/>in [[Copal]] shutter
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5143458091/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5143458091_853d511c2d_m.jpg]<br/>Type I<br>None, pull-out knob only
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| − | ===Double Exposure Prevention===
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5143458091/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5143458091_853d511c2d_m.jpg]<br/>Type I<br>None, pull-out knob only
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5161496704/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1207/5161496704_e2c7250e50_m.jpg]<br/>Type II<br/>shutter cocked
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5161495442/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1336/5161495442_c0551d3778_m.jpg]<br/>Type II<br/>shutter released
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| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5160887909/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1385/5160887909_f5fe2b9b9d.jpg]<br/>Serial Number to left of flash shoe, above MAMIYA SIX<br>12x12mm waist view finder ([[Mamiya Six I]])
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5144578588/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/5144578588_4e48b0b358.jpg]<br/>Serial Number to left of flash shoe, above MAMIYA SIX<br>10x10mm waist view finder ([[ Mamiya Six II]], [[Mamiya Six III | III]])
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260186981/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5260186981_4e76a1f82d.jpg]<br/>Serial Number to left of flash shoe, below MAMIYA-6<br>curved housing, tail of '6' is pointy <br/>([[Mamiya IV]])
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5267474971/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5267474971_18e042c4ae.jpg]<br/>Serial Number to left of flash shoe, below MAMIYA-6<br>curved housing, tail of '6' is rounded<br/>([[Mamiya IV]])
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260126343/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5260126343_fc4b32e048.jpg]<br/>Serial Number to left of flash shoe, below MAMIYA-6<br>straight housing<br/>([[Mamiya K]]) ''[NOTE the flash shoe is missing]''
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| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | |bgcolor="#A9F5F2" rowspan=2 |'''THREE WINDOWS'''
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5161493564/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1321/5161493564_8133839373_m.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5150206963/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1106/5150206963_30345fa9ac_m.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5161485250/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/5161485250_71e9709c16_m.jpg]<br/>central window with serrated edge
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5257178558/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5257178558_67af2198c3_m.jpg]<br/>central window with smooth edge
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5242244102/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5242244102_f24f72c9e5_m.jpg]<br/>Full length, arrow as label<br/>[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six I|Mamiya Six I]], [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six II|II]], [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six III|III]],
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5241663147/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5241663147_9814cc4332_m.jpg]<br/>Full length, arrow embossed<br/> [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six II|Mamiya Six II]], [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six III|III]],
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5261261985_379e93d2ef_m.jpg]<br>[[Mamiya Six II]], [[Mamiya Six III#War-time version | III (war-time model)]]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5261261985_379e93d2ef_m.jpg]<br>[[Mamiya Six II]], [[Mamiya Six III#War-time version | III (war-time model)]]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br>[[Mamiya Six III#Post war versions| Mamiya Six III (post war model)]], [[Mamiya Six IV| IV]], [[Mamiya Six K| K]]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5261261985_379e93d2ef_m.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]
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| − | |-
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| − | | colspan=4 | ''Appearance of the internal door catch of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <br><small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
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| − | </center>
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| − |
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| − | ===Pressure Plate===
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| − | <center>
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| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]
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| − | |-
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | |-
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| − | | colspan=4 | ''Appearance of the removable pressure plate of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <br><small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
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| − | </center>
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| − |
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| − | ===Various===
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| − | <center>
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| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5160891357/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/5160891357_5b88d199de_m.jpg]<br/>Eye-lets for neck strap<br>[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six I|Mamiya Six I]] only
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | |-
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| − | | colspan=4 | ''Various Details of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
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| − | |}
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| − | </center>
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| − |
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| − | ==Knobs and Struts==
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| − |
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| − | ===Film Advance Knob===
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| − | <center>
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| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5144607786/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1354/5144607786_14171759c1_m.jpg]<br/>Solid, knurled Knob
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>Mushroom-shaped knob
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>Mushroom-shaped knob with film speed
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>Mushroom-shaped knob with film type
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| − | |-
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| − | | colspan=4 | ''Variations of the film advance knob of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
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| − |
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| − | ===Front Door Release===
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| − | <center>
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| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5145173573/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5145173573_27718f86d6_m.jpg]<br/>raised button
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>XXX
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>XXX
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>XXXX
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| − | |-
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| − | | colspan=4 | ''Variations of the front door release of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
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| − |
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| − | ===Shutter Release===
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| − | <center>
| |
| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5161493064/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/5161493064_ac4de66412_m.jpg]<br/>rounded top
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5256568339/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5256568339_e05eb05166_m.jpg]<br/>dimpled top
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>cable release thred
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>XXXX
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| − | |-
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| − | | colspan=4 | ''Variations of the shutter release of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
| |
| − |
| |
| − | ===Strut Mechanism===
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| − | <center>
| |
| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5240117722/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5240117722_1a62d949ac_m.jpg]<br/>Three Struts<br>( Standard )<br>
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5256568573/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5256568573_998ae142b3_m.jpg]<br/>Two Struts<br> ( [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six Ia|Mamiya Six Ia]] &<br>[[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six IIa|Mamiya Six IIa]] )
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | |-
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| − | | colspan=4 | ''The Strut Systems of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
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| − |
| |
| − | ==Lettering and Labelling==
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| − |
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| − | ===Frame Counter===
| |
| − | <center>
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| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5161489928/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1199/5161489928_479a568317_m.jpg]<br/>Line Arrow
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5144001539/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1240/5144001539_2c8d940946_m.jpg]<br/>Hollow triangle
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260701678/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5203/5260701678_62b6271f85_m.jpg]<br/>Hollow broad arrow
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| − | |-
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>Filled broad arrow
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>Filled triangle
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5256567915/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5256567915_c438ec4c70_m.jpg]<br/>Drop-shaped counter
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| − | |-
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| − | | colspan=3 | ''Variations of the frame counter of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
| |
| − |
| |
| − | ===Depth of Field Indicator===
| |
| − | <center>
| |
| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>Demarcation 3.5, 5.6, 8<br>Distances in Meters<br>Small Arrow
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260456856/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5260456856_bcb18cf77e_m.jpg]<br/>Demarcation 3.5, 5.6, 8<br>Distances in Meters<br>Spacing: 1, 1.2 (wide)
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260457562/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5260457562_4aeaff21bb_m.jpg]<br/>Demarcation 3.5, 5.6, 8<br>Distances in Meters<br>Spacing: 1, 1.2 (narrow)
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5259851965/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5259851965_ae84c9f81b_m.jpg]<br/>Demarcation 3.5, 8, 11, 22<br>Distances in Feet<br>Spacing: 3.5, 5
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| − | |-
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260459994/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5260459994_9b386b6e34_m.jpg]<br/>Demarcation 3.5, 8, 11, 22<br>Distances in Feet<br>Spacing: 3.5, 4, 5
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5259851073/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5259851073_c42aec9737_m.jpg]<br/>Demarcation 3.5, 8, 11, 22<br>Distances in Feet<br>Spacing: 3.5, 4, 5, 7
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5259854029/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5259854029_400b468c43_m.jpg]<br/>Demarcation 3.5, 8, 11, 22<br>Distances in Feet<br>Spacing: 4, 5
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260460752/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5260460752_692fe03353_m.jpg]<br/>Demarcation 3.5, 8, 11, 22<br>Distances in Feet<br>90º turned; spacing: 3.5, 5
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| − | |-
| |
| − | | colspan=4 | ''Variations of the Depth of Field Indicator of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
| |
| − |
| |
| − | ===Film Advance Lock===
| |
| − | <center>
| |
| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5161489244/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1230/5161489244_25aba02cbe_m.jpg]<br/>Line Arrows
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5256567855/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5256567855_5570206d4a_m.jpg]<br/>Filled arrows
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>Filled arrow, no '1' shown
| |
| − | |-
| |
| − | | colspan=3 | ''Variations of the labelling of the Film Advance Lock of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
| |
| − |
| |
| − | ===Focus Wheel===
| |
| − | <center>
| |
| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5160886063/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1434/5160886063_b7fc507c44_m.jpg]<br/>Line Arrows
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5256567773/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5256567773_b9da91335a_m.jpg]<br/>Filled arrows
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5267967751/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5267967751_ff7af130f8_m.jpg]<br/>Filled arrow, no '1' shown
| |
| − | |-
| |
| − | | colspan=3 | ''Variations of the focus wheel of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
| |
| − |
| |
| − | ===Made in Japan===
| |
| − | <center>
| |
| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>"[[Made in Occupied Japan| MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN]]" <br>engraved on the bottom plate
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>"[[Made in Occupied Japan| MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN]]" <br>embossed in the door latch
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
| |
| − | |-
| |
| − | | colspan=3 | ''Placement of the designator "Made in Occupied Japan" [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
| |
| − |
| |
| − | ===Labels on the Inside===
| |
| − | <center>
| |
| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5144041505/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1247/5144041505_830b9d0f7a_m.jpg]<br/>MAMIYA SIX 6x6<br>TOKYO NIPPON
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXX.jpg]<br/>TEXT TEXT
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| − | |-
| |
| − | | colspan=3 | ''Labels found in the back door of the [[Mamiya Six]]. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
| |
| | | | |
| | + | *[[Mamiya Six]] cameras (variants) |
| | + | :→ [[Mamiya Six I]] |
| | + | :→ [[Mamiya Six II]] |
| | + | :→ [[Mamiya Six III]] |
| | + | :→ [[Mamiya Six IV]] |
| | + | :→ [[Mamiya Six Design Variations]] |
| | + | :→ [[Mamiya Six Accessories]] |
| | | | |
| − | ==Leather Cases==
| |
| − | The leather cases for the Mmaiya Six were made by suppliers using wooden lasts.<ref> See this [http://www.3ayak.org/yazi/mamiya-70-yasinda| blog post] for a picture of a last.</ref> Over time modifications in the camera design, as well as changed specifications (e.g. for the case to be opened forward, rather than backward) led to variations in case design.<ref> We need to be conscious that the observations reported here are based cases that came with the cameras. There is a small possibility that in the past a camera was furnished with a different case. This can, and will, be ruled out with a greater sample size.</ref>
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| | | | |
| − | At present the case seen for the [[Mamiya Six I]] is similar to that illustrated for the [[Mamiya Six III#War-time version | Mamiya Six III (war time version)]], except that it lacks all embossing ad that the fastening screw has a simple screw only (and not the characteristic metal bar). The case seen for the [[Mamiya Six II]] is again similar, replete with the appropriate cut-out for the red window (under the flap), but the case is embossed 'Zeiss Ikon.'<ref>And there is no Zeiss Ikon camera design that has that specific red window configuration. we have to assume that the embossing is a custom job.</ref>
| + | :→ [[Konica Single Use Cameras]] |
| | | | |
| − | <center>
| + | ===Monitor=== |
| − | {|class=plainlinks align="center" style="text-align: center;"
| + | :→ [[Cindo | Cindo Paris]] |
| − | ||TEXT TEXT TEXT
| + | :→ [[AFR]] |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXXX.jpg]
| + | :→ [[Colmont]] |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXXX.jpg]
| + | :→ [[Tomiyama]] Art Panorama |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXXX.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/XXX/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://XXXX.jpg]
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| − | |-
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| − | ||'''[[Mamiya Six III#War-time version | Mamiya Six III (war time)]] '''
| |
| − | <small>Flat case<br>Case Opens backwards<br>On front embossed 'MAMIYA-SIX" <br>Embossed SM logo on front <br>Window cut-out on back (under the flap)</small>
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260061153/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5260061153_064cfa3af3_m.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260670056/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5260670056_e0c25a70dc_m.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260068093/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5260068093_743212c03c_m.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260068547/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5260068547_a8a7efd321_m.jpg]
| |
| − | |-
| |
| − | ||'''[[Mamiya Six III#Post war versions| Mamiya Six III (post war)]]'''<br>
| |
| − | <small>Flat case<br>Case Opens Forward<br>On front embossed 'MAMIYA-SIX" <br>Embossed SM logo on front <br>No window cut-out on back</small>
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260096241/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5260096241_daf51d88c9_m.jpg]
| |
| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260096793/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5260096793_fefaa2490e_m.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260097615/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5260097615_861a5c5c45_m.jpg]
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| − | ||[http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5260098031/in/pool-camerapedia/ http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5260098031_21171c594c_m.jpg]
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| − | |-
| |
| − | | colspan=5 | '' Leather Cases for the Mamiya Six. <small>Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. {{with permission}}</small>''
| |
| − | |}
| |
| − | </center>
| |
| | | | |
| | + | :→ [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] |
| | | | |
| − | = Notes = | + | ===Handy Resources=== |
| − | <references />
| + | * [[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) |
