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January 28, 2024

Taisei Super Westomat 35

Taisei Super Westomat 35 There are two models under this name. The earlier is a three-windows version, viewfinder/rangefinder combination. The second has two windows, a rangefinder only, commonly called Super Westomat 35 II. It was sold as Welmy 35 M-3 and Super Welmy The naming convention echos the Welmy 35, also sold as Westomat 35. Taisei kept recycling model names,...

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January 24, 2024

Kalimar A

Kalimar A Kalimar was a photographic equipment distributor in the US, selling cameras and related paraphernalia. It was established in 1938 by MOT brothers Bob and Abe Lipshitz. Whatever value the brand had was taken over by Tiffen in 1999, just in time before the digital trend took over. The name appeared on many pieces of equipment; not much seemed...

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January 24, 2024

Taisei Koki Welmy 35

Taisei Koki Welmy 35 Preamble One language is understood worldwide, with no need for translation over cultures or borders. This is the decimal number system. The characters will be differently pronounced but will always carry the same value. To compliment that, keeping spelling within the Latin-based languages is straightforward; keep it as it is and pronounce it as you wish,...

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Taisei Super Westomat 35

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