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− | The '''Vesta''' is a Japanese subminiature made by [[Ginrei]] in the late 1940s or early 1950s. | + | The '''Vesta''' is a Japanese subminiature made by [[Ginrei]] in the late 1940s or early 1950s, taking 14×14mm pictures on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm. |
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+ | == Description == | ||
+ | The Vesta is little different from the average [[Hit]]-type camera. The film is advanced by a knob on the left, as seen by the photographer. The back is hinged to the right, has an uncovered red window in the middle and a spring-loaded latch on the left. | ||
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+ | The lens is a fixed-focus Venner 20mm f/4.5. The shutter is everset and only gives <u>B</u>ulb and <u>I</u>nstant settings. The shutter plate is inscribed ''VESTA'' at the top and ''GINREI. CO.,''<!-- sic --> at the bottom. The name ''VESTA'' is also engraved on the top plate, together with ''G.R.C.'', an acronym used by the [[Ginrei]] company. The leatherette at the bottom of the back is embossed ''MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN'' on at least some examples. | ||
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+ | == Variations == | ||
+ | The Vesta exists in two major versions. The '''single finder version''' has a direct vision finder only, in the middle of the top housing. The '''dual finder version''' has a direct vision finder slightly offset to the left and a waist-level finder offset to the right. | ||
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+ | Minor variations are known in the engraving on the lens rim, which is either ''G.R.C. VENNER'', ''VENNER W. F=20mm'' or ''VENNER 4.5 F=20mm''.<REF> ''G.R.C. VENNER'': dual-finder camera pictured in [http://www.subclub.org/shop/vesta.htm this page at Subclub.org]. ''VENNER W. F=20mm'': single-finder camera pictured in {{MK}}, p.345. ''VENNER 4.5 F=20mm'': single-finder cameras pictured in [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/vesta/vesta.htm this page at Submin.com]. </REF> | ||
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+ | == Notes == | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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* {{McKeown12}} Pp.345 and 391. | * {{McKeown12}} Pp.345 and 391. | ||
The Vesta is not listed in {{Sugiyama}} or in {{Kokusan}}. | The Vesta is not listed in {{Sugiyama}} or in {{Kokusan}}. | ||
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+ | == Links == | ||
+ | In English: | ||
+ | * [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/vesta/index.htm Vesta] at [http://www.submin.com/ Submin.com] | ||
+ | * [http://www.subclub.org/shop/vesta.htm Vesta] at [http://www.subclub.org/ Subclub.org] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]] | [[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]] | ||
[[Category: V]] | [[Category: V]] |
Revision as of 23:32, 19 August 2008
The Vesta is a Japanese subminiature made by Ginrei in the late 1940s or early 1950s, taking 14×14mm pictures on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm.
Description
The Vesta is little different from the average Hit-type camera. The film is advanced by a knob on the left, as seen by the photographer. The back is hinged to the right, has an uncovered red window in the middle and a spring-loaded latch on the left.
The lens is a fixed-focus Venner 20mm f/4.5. The shutter is everset and only gives Bulb and Instant settings. The shutter plate is inscribed VESTA at the top and GINREI. CO., at the bottom. The name VESTA is also engraved on the top plate, together with G.R.C., an acronym used by the Ginrei company. The leatherette at the bottom of the back is embossed MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN on at least some examples.
Variations
The Vesta exists in two major versions. The single finder version has a direct vision finder only, in the middle of the top housing. The dual finder version has a direct vision finder slightly offset to the left and a waist-level finder offset to the right.
Minor variations are known in the engraving on the lens rim, which is either G.R.C. VENNER, VENNER W. F=20mm or VENNER 4.5 F=20mm.[1]
Notes
- ↑ G.R.C. VENNER: dual-finder camera pictured in this page at Subclub.org. VENNER W. F=20mm: single-finder camera pictured in McKeown, p.345. VENNER 4.5 F=20mm: single-finder cameras pictured in this page at Submin.com.
Bibliography
- Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). P.68 (brief mention only).
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Pp.345 and 391.
The Vesta is not listed in Sugiyama or in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
Links
In English:
- Vesta at Submin.com
- Vesta at Subclub.org