今月のカメラ-Cameras of the month

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What are these cameras? They look like the cameras I know.

In the early days, Japanese manufacturers tried to copy German camers.
As they grew in their quality, major manufacturers went their own road.
Then inferior makers bagan to imitate quality Japanese cameras like Nikon.

Condor and Nikon S2

This is the Condor. Made to look like a Nikon S2. This particular model is a
later one tried not to look like Nikon after Nikon acclaimed of the similarlity.
It is not a focal plane shutter type nor has interchangeable lens.

Neoca 2S and Nikon S

The early Neoca cameras somewhat resembles Nikon S. But the mecahnism
inside is unique. It has front element focusing coupled to the rangefinder.

Honor SL and Canon P

When Canon switched from their older series to the V series, other manufacturers
of Leica type cameras followed Canon. But the time had already changed and there
were no market left for them. Those cameras are regarded as rare and collectible.
This one next to the Canon P is a Honor SL made by Zuiho opt.

Dolca II and Konica IIA

Konica is one of the oldest camera makers still alive today.
They produced many quality cameras from the late 19th cantury
It's no wonder the post war Konica series like this Konica IIA had followers.
This is a Dolca II. The lens and the shutter are Nipool and Nipol respectively.
The names came from the location of the company, Nippori,in the NW of Tokyo.

Meihalf and Olympu Pen D (top)
Anny SP and Pentax AP (bottom)


Meihalf and Anny SP. These are inexpensive cameras for children.
The resemblance to thier fathers' cameras gave them a touch of class.

On the left of the back row of the top picture is Taron II
You have already read the story between this and the Topcon 35S.

今月の変なもの
Odd ball item of the Month

Cameras of the past months.

１９９９年１月のカメラJan. 1999 A bunch of Alpas
１９９９年２月のカメラFeb. 1999 Aires cameras
１９９９年３月のカメラMarch 1999 Pentax Auto 110
１９９９年４月のカメラApril 1999 cameras with binoculars
１９９９年5月のカメラMay 1999 character cameras

Cameras of the months 1998
１２月のカメラ December: Museflex and other Bolta sized TLRs
１１月のカメラ November: Mycro sized cameras
１０月のカメラ October: Topcon rangefinder cameras
夏のカメラ Summer: marine cameras
６月のカメラ June: Konilette
５月のカメラ May: Fujipet
４月のカメラ April: Bolta sized cameras
３月のカメラ March:Sub-miniatures
２月のカメラ February:Nikon rangefinder cameras
１月のカメラ January:Gold cameras

ニコンＦ関係の物 Some interesting Nikon F related items

その他のニコンなもの Other Rare Nikon Items

珍品豆カメラ Rare miniature cameras