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Sep 15, 2010 © Colin J Clarke

Wirgin 19E


Another bargain 'find' to add to my collection of 1950-1960 era
rangefinders from The Royal Camera Co. Ltd of Japan. This is a 'twin'
to the Royal 35-M already in this gallery. The body is the same as
the non-metered versions (like my Hanimex C-35) except of course
for the inclusion of the meter. The lens is quite lovely - a Tomioka Opt. Co.
Tominon C ƒ1.9 45mm in a Copal shutter. (From my research, I believe Tominon
was also Yashinon (Yashica) and the Tominor lenses in the Hanimex C35
are perhaps the Yashikor. I'd like someone to confirm this for me.)

As far as I can see, i need to find the Ogikon 35E (Deluxe) c.1957, the Torca c1957, and the Luxall c.1957
to complete the Royal Camera Co. rangefinder collection. Please let me know if you ever happen to see one!

Leica D-Lux 2

other sizes: small medium large original auto
André Bessot28-Nov-2010 13:44
As Paco, I am sure you will complete your research, and if no, its is a good engine to keep young... V
(How did you make colored text, Colin? I try but I do not obtain any results!)
Cheers.
André
J. Scott Coile16-Sep-2010 17:41
I still have a Minolta HiMatic 7si but can't get mercury batteries to make it meter. Would love to find a battery somewhere.
Patricia Kay16-Sep-2010 16:36
Wonderful camera Colin...nice to see you are still shopping!!!...BV
Paco López16-Sep-2010 05:03
I´m sure you will complete it!!! The search is go on (I supose) :o) V!!!!!
an nguyen16-Sep-2010 02:07
Prof...all these camera made way before I was born, I don't know where to look for you, :(
FrankB16-Sep-2010 00:54
I love those old lenses...look at that glass! I remember when I was a kid going down to Peerless Camera and just staring at the glass....V
PauloCGama15-Sep-2010 23:30
Another gem!! :)
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