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| − | The '''Vester-Lette''' (ベスターレット) is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera]] released in 1937 and attributed to [[Kyokutō|Kyokutō Kōki Seisakusho]].<REF> Date: {{Kokusan}}, pp. 340–1. | + | The '''Vester-Lette''' (ベスターレット) is a [[Japanese 4.5×6 folders|Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera]] released in 1937 and attributed to [[Kyokutō|Kyokutō Kōki Seisakusho]].<REF> Date: {{Kokusan}}, pp. 340–1. Attribution to Kyokutō: Sugiyama, item 1260; {{Kokusan}}, pp. 340–1; McKeown, p. 592. </REF> The camera name and the lens and shutter equipment indicate that the camera is related to the company [[Ginrei|Ginrei Kōki]]. |
== Description of the body == | == Description of the body == | ||
| − | The Vester-Lette is a vertical folder with no body release and with folding struts inspired from the [[Ikonta]]. The folding optical finder is | + | The Vester-Lette is a vertical folder with no body release and with folding struts inspired from the [[Ikonta]]. The folding optical finder is in the middle of the top plate and its front part folds above the rear one. There are two film flanges at the ends of the top plate, and the advance knob is at the bottom right. The back is hinged to the left and has two red windows near the top to control film advance. The name ''VESTER-LETTE'' is embossed in the front leather. |
== Lens and shutter equipment == | == Lens and shutter equipment == | ||
Two lens and shutter combinations are reported: | Two lens and shutter combinations are reported: | ||
* Venner 75/4.5 lens, Venner shutter (T, B, 25–100);<REF> {{Kokusan}}, pp. 340–1, probably after the 1937 magazine issues mentioned. </REF> | * Venner 75/4.5 lens, Venner shutter (T, B, 25–100);<REF> {{Kokusan}}, pp. 340–1, probably after the 1937 magazine issues mentioned. </REF> | ||
| − | * Venner 75/4.5 lens, Vester I shutter (T, B, 10–200).<REF> | + | * Venner 75/4.5 lens, Vester I shutter (T, B, 10–200).<REF> {{Sugiyama}}, item 1260, {{Kokusan}}, pp. 340–1, McKeown, p. 592. A similar example has been observed in a Yahoo Japan auction. </REF> |
| − | The shutter plate of the Vester I is black and is marked '' | + | The shutter plate of the Vester I is black and is marked ''G.R.C. Co'' at the top and ''VESTER. I'' at the bottom. |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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* {{Showa10}} Item 237. | * {{Showa10}} Item 237. | ||
* {{McKeown}} P. 592. | * {{McKeown}} P. 592. | ||
| + | * {{Zukan}} Item 1260. | ||
[[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] | [[Category: Japanese 4.5x6 viewfinder folding]] | ||
[[Category: V]] | [[Category: V]] | ||
Revision as of 18:12, 18 March 2007
The Vester-Lette (ベスターレット) is a Japanese 4.5×6 folding camera released in 1937 and attributed to Kyokutō Kōki Seisakusho.[1] The camera name and the lens and shutter equipment indicate that the camera is related to the company Ginrei Kōki.
Description of the body
The Vester-Lette is a vertical folder with no body release and with folding struts inspired from the Ikonta. The folding optical finder is in the middle of the top plate and its front part folds above the rear one. There are two film flanges at the ends of the top plate, and the advance knob is at the bottom right. The back is hinged to the left and has two red windows near the top to control film advance. The name VESTER-LETTE is embossed in the front leather.
Lens and shutter equipment
Two lens and shutter combinations are reported:
- Venner 75/4.5 lens, Venner shutter (T, B, 25–100);[2]
- Venner 75/4.5 lens, Vester I shutter (T, B, 10–200).[3]
The shutter plate of the Vester I is black and is marked G.R.C. Co at the top and VESTER. I at the bottom.
Notes
- ↑ Date: Kokusan kamera no rekishi, pp. 340–1. Attribution to Kyokutō: Sugiyama, item 1260; Kokusan kamera no rekishi, pp. 340–1; McKeown, p. 592.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, pp. 340–1, probably after the 1937 magazine issues mentioned.
- ↑ Sugiyama, item 1260, Kokusan kamera no rekishi, pp. 340–1, McKeown, p. 592. A similar example has been observed in a Yahoo Japan auction.
Bibliography
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Item 237.
- McKeown P. 592.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Item 1260.
