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| − | |image_align= right | + | |image_text= Walz Envoy; lens diagram visible<br>alongside shutter release |
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| − | }} | + | The '''Walz Envoy 35''' is a well-made 35 mm [[rangefinder camera]] that was sold c.1959 by the Japanese company [[Walz]]. It was available with an f/1.9 or f/2.8 Kominar lens and fitted with a [[Copal]] SVL shutter. A camera offering a seven-element f/1.9 lens (a 4.8cm from [[Nittō Kōgaku | Nitto Kogaku]]) at an affordable price was a particular selling point.<ref>It is [https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/52494692469/in/pool-camerawiki/ advertised in April, 1959], at USD $69.95 (''Popular Photography'' magazine; Vol. 44 No. 4; pg. 15).</ref> This is highlighted with lens trim-ring engravings reading "7-elements"<ref> Examples have been seen where this is omitted.</ref> and even a diagram on the top deck showing a cross-section of the lens design. |
| − | The '''Walz Envoy 35''' is a 35 mm [[rangefinder camera]] that was sold | + | |
| + | In fact, this lens design is derived from the pre-WWII [[Sonnar 50mm | Zeiss Sonnar]]—unusual by 1959, as its cemented elements were a measure to improve transmission and contrast by having only 6 air-glass surfaces. This became less of an issue in the 50s as [[Lens#Lens_coating | antireflection coatings]] had become commonplace (a typical 6-element [[double Gauss]] design has 8 such surfaces). | ||
| − | The aperture ring is coupled to the shutter speed ring in order to keep the same [[LV|EV]] when changing shutter speed. The | + | The aperture ring is coupled to the shutter speed ring in order to keep the same [[LV|EV]] when changing shutter speed. The [[Walz Envoy M-35]], a metered update of this camera, was marketed in the same period. Its uncoupled meter gives the EV value to be set on the aperture ring. |
| − | + | ==Notes== | |
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | + | * [http://www.kitamura.jp/photo/repairer/2010/re488.html Walz Envoy 35 repair] at [http://www.kitamura.jp/ Kitamura] (in Japanese) | |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/walz_envoy_35.pdf Walz Envoy 35 user manual (pdf)] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] |
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| + | |image_text= Walz Envoy 35 with "7-elements" lens | ||
| + | |image_by= Alf Sigaro | ||
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[[Category:Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category:Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | ||
[[Category:W]] | [[Category:W]] | ||
| + | [[Category:E|Envoy 35 by Walz]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:45, 30 January 2024
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| Walz Envoy; lens diagram visible alongside shutter release image by Sandeha Lynch (Image rights) |
The Walz Envoy 35 is a well-made 35 mm rangefinder camera that was sold c.1959 by the Japanese company Walz. It was available with an f/1.9 or f/2.8 Kominar lens and fitted with a Copal SVL shutter. A camera offering a seven-element f/1.9 lens (a 4.8cm from Nitto Kogaku) at an affordable price was a particular selling point.[1] This is highlighted with lens trim-ring engravings reading "7-elements"[2] and even a diagram on the top deck showing a cross-section of the lens design.
In fact, this lens design is derived from the pre-WWII Zeiss Sonnar—unusual by 1959, as its cemented elements were a measure to improve transmission and contrast by having only 6 air-glass surfaces. This became less of an issue in the 50s as antireflection coatings had become commonplace (a typical 6-element double Gauss design has 8 such surfaces).
The aperture ring is coupled to the shutter speed ring in order to keep the same EV when changing shutter speed. The Walz Envoy M-35, a metered update of this camera, was marketed in the same period. Its uncoupled meter gives the EV value to be set on the aperture ring.
Notes
- ↑ It is advertised in April, 1959, at USD $69.95 (Popular Photography magazine; Vol. 44 No. 4; pg. 15).
- ↑ Examples have been seen where this is omitted.
Links
- Walz Envoy 35 repair at Kitamura (in Japanese)
- Walz Envoy 35 user manual (pdf) at Butkus.org
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| Walz Envoy 35 with "7-elements" lens image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights) |
