Pearl No.3

The name Pearl (パール) was given by Konishi Honten and Konishiroku Honten (the later Konica) to many models of rollfilm folders. This article deals with the early models taking both film plates and rollfilm.

Common Features
All the models are vertical folders, and none is self-erecting: the front standard has to be pulled out manually after the folding bed is opened. They have a mixed construction, with a wooden main body and a folding bed made of metal. All the cameras have focusing rails, a distance scale on the photographer's left and a leather handle at the top. The back is detachable as a whole for film loading; its center part contains a single uncovered red window, and can be replaced by a ground glass holder or plate holders. The film spools are loaded in removable metal inserts, complete with film rollers.

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