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| + | The '''Robin''' is a Japanese subminiature taking ten 14×14mm pictures on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm, made in the late 1940s or early 1950s. It is known from a single example pictured in {{SUG}}.<REF> {{SUG}}, item 5123. </REF> |
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| + | == Description == |
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| + | The Robin has a horizontal design, reminding more evolved cameras using 16mm film. It has a bright metal finish all around. There is a large front door swinging upwards, covering the whole front plate.<REF> [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/robin/index.htm This page at Submin.com] mentions a front door similar to that of the [[Gami 16]], but this results from a confusion with the [[Lovely]], another Japanese subminiature. </REF> The camera is identified by the name ''ROBIN'' and the initials ''M.K.S'' engraved on that front door. |
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| + | The viewfinder is integrated in the main body, at the far left (as seen by the photographer). The example pictured in {{SUG}} has number ''3015'' engraved on the finder's front frame, perhaps a serial number. (The engraving might consist of two distinct numbers: ''30'' and ''15'', but this would make little sense.) The film is advanced by a knob at the top right. It seems that the rear half of the camera is removable for film loading and locked by sliding buttons on either side, but this is unconfirmed. There is a part attached to the top, perhaps a sliding bar for some unknown use. The release button is at the right end of the body. |
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| + | The lens has a fixed focus and aperture, and has no marking.<REF> Fixed aperture: {{SUG}}, item 5123. </REF> The shutter certainly offers 50, 75, 100 settings. Corresponding engravings are visible on the front plate, to the right of the lens, but the setting lever appears to be missing on the only known example. |
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| + | == Origin == |
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| + | The manufacturer of the Robin is currently unidentified, and the meaning of the initials [[MKS|M.K.S]] is unknown. The camera has some similarity to the [[Lovely]] (but it is not identical). The two cameras might have been made by the same manufacturer, or designed by the same person. |
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| + | == Notes == |
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== Bibliography == |
== Bibliography == |
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| − | * {{Pritchard}} P.81. |
+ | * {{Pritchard}} P.81 (text only). |
* {{Zukan}} Item 5123. |
* {{Zukan}} Item 5123. |
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The Robin is not listed in {{Kokusan}}. |
The Robin is not listed in {{Kokusan}}. |
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| + | == Links == |
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| + | In English: |
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| + | * [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/robin/index.htm Robin] (text only) at [http://www.submin.com/ Submin.com] |
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| + | * Brief mention of the Robin among [http://www.subclub.org/shop/175mm.htm 17.5mm film cameras] at [http://www.subclub.org/ Subclub.org] |
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[[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]] |
[[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]] |
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Revision as of 15:55, 14 September 2008
The Robin is a Japanese subminiature taking ten 14×14mm pictures on 17.5mm paper backed rollfilm, made in the late 1940s or early 1950s. It is known from a single example pictured in Sugiyama.[1]
Description
The Robin has a horizontal design, reminding more evolved cameras using 16mm film. It has a bright metal finish all around. There is a large front door swinging upwards, covering the whole front plate.[2] The camera is identified by the name ROBIN and the initials M.K.S engraved on that front door.
The viewfinder is integrated in the main body, at the far left (as seen by the photographer). The example pictured in Sugiyama has number 3015 engraved on the finder's front frame, perhaps a serial number. (The engraving might consist of two distinct numbers: 30 and 15, but this would make little sense.) The film is advanced by a knob at the top right. It seems that the rear half of the camera is removable for film loading and locked by sliding buttons on either side, but this is unconfirmed. There is a part attached to the top, perhaps a sliding bar for some unknown use. The release button is at the right end of the body.
The lens has a fixed focus and aperture, and has no marking.[3] The shutter certainly offers 50, 75, 100 settings. Corresponding engravings are visible on the front plate, to the right of the lens, but the setting lever appears to be missing on the only known example.
Origin
The manufacturer of the Robin is currently unidentified, and the meaning of the initials M.K.S is unknown. The camera has some similarity to the Lovely (but it is not identical). The two cameras might have been made by the same manufacturer, or designed by the same person.
Notes
Bibliography
- Pritchard, Michael and St. Denny, Douglas. Spy Cameras — A century of detective and subminiature cameras. London: Classic Collection Publications, 1993. ISBN 1-874485-00-3. P.81 (text only).
- 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 5123.
The Robin is not listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
Links
In English:
- Robin (text only) at Submin.com
- Brief mention of the Robin among 17.5mm film cameras at Subclub.org