Semi Leotax
all photos copyright Joseph Greco
Postwar Semi Leotax 4.5 x 6cm folder
Manufacturer Showa Kogaku (Showa Optical Works)
Place of Manufacture Occupied Japan
Date of Manufacture 1949-1950
Focusing System Scale focusing
Lens C. Reginon Anastigmat 7.5cm f/3.5 coated lens
Shutter N.K.K. Wester shutter, B-1/200th sec, flash sync, self-timer, cable release socket
Apertures f/3.5 ~ f/22 manual
Film type 120 roll 645 format
These cameras were Japanese copies of the German Zeiss Ikon Nettar from the thirties. Showa Kogaku also made copies of the German Leica.
Place of Manufacture Occupied Japan
Date of Manufacture 1949-1950
Focusing System Scale focusing
Lens C. Reginon Anastigmat 7.5cm f/3.5 coated lens
Shutter N.K.K. Wester shutter, B-1/200th sec, flash sync, self-timer, cable release socket
Apertures f/3.5 ~ f/22 manual
Film type 120 roll 645 format
These cameras were Japanese copies of the German Zeiss Ikon Nettar from the thirties. Showa Kogaku also made copies of the German Leica.
Test Shots 120 Ilford HP5 (ASA 400)
Grain is quite apparent in gray tones because the film was outdated (expired 2003). The camera is very awkward to use handheld with the leather case and there is no provision for a camera strap. Shutter release button is on left side. If I ever shoot this camera again (unlikely) I would use a tripod. These were all shot at 1/200th sec handheld. Composed, cropped and corrected in Photoshop.