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| − | The '''Zeitax''' was a 4.5×6 Japanese folder, made | + | The '''Zeitax''' (ザイタックス) was a 4.5×6 Japanese folder, made in the early 1940s. McKeown lists the Zeitax under the Motoshima entry. It was a copy of the [[Baldax]], with a body release and one red window in the back, protected by a sliding cover. The name ''ZEITAX'' was embossed in the front leather. |
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| + | One model had a tubular optical finder, a Zeitax Anastigmat 7.5cm f:4.5 lens and a T, B, 5–200 shutter, sometimes marked ''CHIUKO'' (see [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/JAS_ZEITAX_QQ_PIC.htm here]). It is the model that is pictured in McKeown. | ||
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| + | Another model has been observed with the same body, a folding optical finder, a Zeitax Anastigmat 7.5cm f:3.5 lens and a [[Koho]] 1–200, B, T shutter made by [[Takachiho]] (see [http://www.andows.com/blog/archives/2004/01/03-0409.php here]). | ||
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| + | The Zeitax was advertised in the 23 Sep 1942 issue of ''Asahi Graph'' (ad visible [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki.htm here]). Two models were offered, the '''Zeitax II''' with a f:4.5 lens for ¥132 and the '''Zeitax III''' with a f:3.5 lens for ¥150. There was a picture of the Zeitax III, and the body was completely different. It was now a copy of the [[Nettar]]. There was a small housing containing both a direct vision finder and a waist level [[brilliant finder]]. The name ''Zeitax'' was now embossed in lowercase letters. The lens was described as a リアックス (or リアッタス) Anastigmat and the shutter as a Convex Rapid (possible reading of コンベックス・ラピッド) with T, B, 1–300 speeds. The company name was 常盤光學工業有限會社. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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| + | * [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/JA_ZEITAX_QQ_PIC.htm Zeitax with Zeitax shutter] and [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/JAS_ZEITAX_QQ_PIC.htm with Chiuko shutter] at [http://rd2h-ari.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ Japan Family Camera] | ||
| + | * [http://www.andows.com/blog/archives/2004/01/03-0409.php Zeitax] with a Koho shutter at [http://www.andows.com/blog/ Blog::Andows] | ||
| + | * [http://syasinsyuu.cool.ne.jp/camera/syasinki.htm Old Japanese ads, including the Zeitax II and III] | ||
[[Category: 4.5x6 folding]] | [[Category: 4.5x6 folding]] | ||
[[Category: Japan]] | [[Category: Japan]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:41, 6 June 2006
The Zeitax (ザイタックス) was a 4.5×6 Japanese folder, made in the early 1940s. McKeown lists the Zeitax under the Motoshima entry. It was a copy of the Baldax, with a body release and one red window in the back, protected by a sliding cover. The name ZEITAX was embossed in the front leather.
One model had a tubular optical finder, a Zeitax Anastigmat 7.5cm f:4.5 lens and a T, B, 5–200 shutter, sometimes marked CHIUKO (see here). It is the model that is pictured in McKeown.
Another model has been observed with the same body, a folding optical finder, a Zeitax Anastigmat 7.5cm f:3.5 lens and a Koho 1–200, B, T shutter made by Takachiho (see here).
The Zeitax was advertised in the 23 Sep 1942 issue of Asahi Graph (ad visible here). Two models were offered, the Zeitax II with a f:4.5 lens for ¥132 and the Zeitax III with a f:3.5 lens for ¥150. There was a picture of the Zeitax III, and the body was completely different. It was now a copy of the Nettar. There was a small housing containing both a direct vision finder and a waist level brilliant finder. The name Zeitax was now embossed in lowercase letters. The lens was described as a リアックス (or リアッタス) Anastigmat and the shutter as a Convex Rapid (possible reading of コンベックス・ラピッド) with T, B, 1–300 speeds. The company name was 常盤光學工業有限會社.
Links
In Japanese:
- Zeitax with Zeitax shutter and with Chiuko shutter at Japan Family Camera
- Zeitax with a Koho shutter at Blog::Andows
- Old Japanese ads, including the Zeitax II and III
