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Adam

1918·Camera

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About

The Adam (アダム) is a cardboard box camera sold by Sone Shunsuidō from 1918.[1] It has no viewfinder and no shutter (the exposure time is controlled by the lens cap). It does not take plate holders, and No.0 plates (4×5cm) must be inserted into the camera one by one in a darkroom.[2] The Adam was the first Japanese camera to sell for ¥1.[3]

Specifications

Body Material
cardboard
Material
cardboard
Construction
cardboard
Weight
lightweight
Focus Type
fixed
Shutter Speed
variable (controlled by lens cap)
Metering Type
none
Type
box camera
Mount Type
fixed
Categories
Japanese 4x5 plate|Japanese box|A|1918
Film Format
4x5cm

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