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− | The '''Walcon''' was a 4.5×6 folding camera sold by [[Walz]]. It is only known from a 1954 advertisement shown [http://blog.livedoor.jp/united3arrows/archives/cat_911880.html on this page] (second ad posted 2005/08/04), where it was advertised as a new product. It was announced with a [[Kominar]] 75/3.5 lens and a [[Copal]] B-1-300 synchronized shutter, for ¥11,000, case included. | + | The '''Walcon''' was a 4.5×6 folding camera sold by [[Walz]]. It is only known from a 1954 advertisement shown [http://blog.livedoor.jp/united3arrows/archives/cat_911880.html on this page] (second ad posted 2005/08/04), where it was advertised as a new product. It was announced with a [[Kominar]] 75/3.5 lens and a [[Copal]] B-1-300 synchronized shutter, for ¥11,000, case included. The ad's picture showed a vertical style folding camera, with the optical finder enclosed in a top housing, an accessory shoe and body release. It was embossed ''WALCON'' in the front leather. |
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Revision as of 13:14, 27 May 2006
The Walcon was a 4.5×6 folding camera sold by Walz. It is only known from a 1954 advertisement shown on this page (second ad posted 2005/08/04), where it was advertised as a new product. It was announced with a Kominar 75/3.5 lens and a Copal B-1-300 synchronized shutter, for ¥11,000, case included. The ad's picture showed a vertical style folding camera, with the optical finder enclosed in a top housing, an accessory shoe and body release. It was embossed WALCON in the front leather.
Links
- Japanese postwar ads, mostly from 1954
- A post by Peter Evans at photo.net gives some info about the Waltax, Walz, Walcon names (to be explored)