Currently use :- Agfa Silette LK, Bedfordflex, Diana Camera, Fed 4, Fisheye, Kodak S500AF, LCA, Nikon Em, Nikon FM 2, Olympia dl200a, Olympus Mju 1, Olympus Om2n, Olympus Pen EE, Olympus Trip 35, Olympus Trip 201, Olympus Trip Junior, Pentax Espio 105G, Pentax ES II, Polaroid One Step 600, Polaroid Land Colorpack II, Polaroid Land Camera 100, Practika Ltl 3, Ricoh YF 20, Sproket rocket, Super Sampler, Toy Camera 3 Lens, Vivitar, Yashica 108, Yashica Electro 35fc, Yashica Electro 35 Gsn, Yashica Fx 3, Yashica Mf 2, Yashica Samurai, Yashica T3D, Zeiss Ikon Colora, Zenit 12XP, Zenit EM, Various Camera
Fed 4
Foto-Quelle sold the FED 4 in Germany as the Revue 4 (F194). Special editions were produced for the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, and the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution in 1967. The camera is a veritable beast, seemingly carved out of a huge chunk of metal - it's also quite large; it doesn't give the impression of a camera that will fall apart. This thing is built to last. |
Its main improvement over the FED 3 is its added uncoupled selenium meter, with a window in front of the speed dial. The meter has a scale on the user's left of the top-plate, with a match-needle linked to a calculator dial. The placement of the meter calculator leaves the rewind as a thumb-wheel on the end of the camera.
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Yashica Electro 35 Fc
The Yashica Electro 35 FC belongs robust rangefinder cameras manufactured by Yashica in the early 70s. Robustness does not mean it is devoid of elegance, because it is a relatively attractive housing. He balanced and near perfect dimensions, which, with its weight, make it a particularly homogeneous and pleasant to use camera.
The Yashica Electro 35 FC has a semi automatic exposure system with aperture priority, which is relatively uncommon for this type of device. The shutter is electronic, which condemns the use of the device in the absence of batteries, but against lets you take pictures at very slow speeds of several seconds. |
The Yashica Electro 35 FC is equipped with an electronic timer with a lamp (the self-timer lever on the lens next to the A "Yashinon."
The central area of the rangefinder is yellow, especially bright and still very visible even in low light. Two-tone or black finish, the Yashica Electro 35 FC is a rangefinder camera that will please fans of the exposure metering with aperture priority. |
Praktica Ltl 3
This is a solid piece of a manual SLR 35mm film camera manufactured by East German VEB Pentacon from Dresden, and produced from November 1975 to March 1978. Prakticas in general are well-designed and built to last.
Like other Prakticas it has what I think is an innovative film loading system (“PL”): the wind spool has two spring-loaded bars on it that clamp down on the film as it turns, just like the guard bar on a rollercoaster. All you do is line up the sprockets, wind on, and close the back. No threading at all! Very nice. You do have to make sure to slip the leader over a little guide at the bottom of the film plane, you’ll see it. |
It has a vertical-run focal plane shutter, with speeds from 1s to 1/1000 + B and a self-timer operated by a rotating lever below the front-mounted shutter-release.
The meter is operated by a button on the side of the mirror housing, which is pushed back to stop down the lens and activate the meter. Film speeds for the meter are set by a scale inset into the top of the shutter-speed dial. The meter requires a PX625 mercury battery or equivalent; otherwise camera is entirely mechanical. |
Olympus Trip 35
The use of a selenium photocell to select the shutter speeds and aperture let novices use the camera as a "point & shoot", with good results obtained most of the time. And no battery was needed to power the camera, an important consideration when travelling where batteries might not be available.
The lack of more than two shutter speeds was not a problem. At 1/200 and f:22 with 400-speed film, the camera could deliver correct exposure in full sunlight, while at 1/40 and f:2.8, correct exposure could be obtained under bright fluorescent light, without a flash. The aperture could also be adjusted to cope with sunny/dull conditions etc., so again this allowed for better results, but in low light conditions, with perhaps a smallish aperture (for long depth of field), the camera would probably set itself to the lower speed of 1/40th, so camera shake was a possibility if higher-speed film was not used. |
The Trip 35 is a 35mm compact camera, manufactured by Olympus. It was introduced in 1967 and discontinued, after a lengthy production run, in 1984. The Trip name was a reference to its intended market – people who wanted a compact, functional camera for holidays. During the 1970's it was the subject of an advertising campaign that featured popular British photographer David Bailey. Over ten million units were sold.
The Trip 35 was a point and shoot model with a 40mm f2.8 lens, solar-powered selenium light meter, and just two shutter speeds. In 'A' mode, the camera operated as a Program automatic, choosing either 1/40th sec or 1/200th sec. The camera could also sync with flash, and had a range of aperture settings, from f2.8 to f22. In flash sync mode the shutter was set at 1/40. Apart from a simple four-position zone focus system, and an ISO setting from 25–400, the camera had no other photographic controls. The camera had a Prontor-Compur sync connector and a hot shoe. Its lens was a coated Zuiko 40mm f/2.8, with four elements in three groups. The camera had an ISO range of "only" 25–400, but this was acceptable, as films faster than 400 were uncommon and not of high image quality. 25 speed allowed the use of Kodachrome, while 400 speed allowed use of Tri-X and similar fast materials under low light. Earlier models, from the first few years of production, had a maximum ISO speed of 200. The four-element Tessar lens, still impressive today, gave high-quality images. If used with modern film emulsions, the results can be very good. |
Nikon EM
Nikon EM was introduced in 1979. It was the first model in a revised design concept by Nikon to introduce a series of ultra compact bodies characterized by compactness, light weight, easy to use, yet still possesses some quality as other Nikon bodies. Well, although I would not regarded it as a classic Nikon camera but the EM signifies a era where Nikon did attempt to try and repeat the success story of their Nikkormat and Nikon FM/FE models, but more at the success of the simple AE camera like the AE-1 from Canon or the OM-10 from Olympus.
Due to its smaller physical dimension, these bodies cannot share many of the accessories that were designed for the FM/FE/FA and thus has its own dedicated accessories that are compatible among the three cameras. However, these bodies uses the standard Nikon bayonet F-mount, other than certain dedicated accessories such as motor drive/winder, databack etc. that are not compatible, you can actually enjoy and share many other system accessories in macro, copy/duplicating, remote, flash photography or even using its 80 more Nikkor lenses and Nikon Series E lenses plus a host of accessories at your disposal. Well, the latest AF Nikkor lenses can also be used without the autofocus function by setting the lens in the manual focus mode.
Compared with most of other well built and tank-liked Nikon bodies available during the late '70 and early '80, the EM may present a very strong feel of plastic. Yes, it uses a higher than normal level of polycarbonate material (But don't let this upset you, in fact very few modern cameras now use metal as the prime source of material to built camera). The Nikon EM has a fairly large, bright viewfinder which provides all information necessary for convenient picture taking. Focusing is easy with a fixed (Non-interchangeable) focusing screen with central split-image rangefinder, microprism collar, or surrounding ground-glass area. On the left side of the screen is the shutter speed scale from 1/1000 sec. to 1 sec., plus over- and underexposure warning zones. In addition, there is an LED electronic flash ready-light adjacent to approx. 1/90 sec. The outer diameter of the ring inside the viewfinder is the priority section where emphasis is given more in metering than the rest of areas combined, this 'theory' is called the center-weighed metering used in virtually all modern manual focus Nikon camera bodies.
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Although that was not a popular decision considered by many Nikon followers, but the 30 years of goodwill did created a sensation when the EM was introduced. The EM, however, represents another category of camera design in the Nikon lineup, with subsequent models, the FG in 1982 and the FG-20 in 1984, these three bodies were the lightest and the most compact SLRs that Nikon has ever produced. Taking pictures with the EM is really easy.
In technical term, it uses an aperture priority automatic exposure control system. In operation, just set a shooting aperture on the lens. Then, focus and shoot. The EM will automatically select the right shutter speed to match the user selected aperture value for proper exposure. If the shutter speed goes outside of the "safe" range of approx. 1/30 to 1/1000 sec., there is even an electronic "beep-beep" quietly warns you to readjust the aperture before taking the picture ! This is for compensating exposure reading such as underexposure of the main subject when the light is coming from the rear, this button increases the exposure by two steps (Since aperture value is user set, in this case, the EM body controls the shutter speeds, e.g., from 1/250 sec. down to 1/60 sec.). Other than this, there is no exposure compensation dial provided. If you want to compensate for exposure, just press the button and you will activate a 2 stops compensation. If a finer degree of exposure control is desired, (another alternative which is also a conventional way) you can adjust the ASA/ISO film speeds to fool the camera metering for a finer level of adjustment in exposure compensation e.g. IF you intend to compensate 1 stop instead of the standard non-adjustable 2 stops press button, adjust the film Speed from ASA 100 to ASA 50 for over- exposure or ASA 100 to ASA 200 for under-exposure. (You must set the ASA/ISO dial to the ASA/ISO number printed on the film box. Films from ASA/ISO 25 to 1600 are Usable). A forgettable old method but still works fine with the EM.
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Olympus Trip Junior
The Trip Junior is a fully-automatic 35mm compact camera, with motor drive and fixed focus - manufactured by Olympus. It was one of a series of cheap fixed focus models branded Olympus Trip. Designed for simplicity of operation. It had a 1/125s mechanical shutter, and the fixed focus range was 1m to infinity.
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Specifications :-
- Lens: 33mm, f/4.5
- ISO: Switchable - 100/200/400
- Motorwind
- Integral automatic flash
- Integral sliding lens cover
Canon MC
Canon MC specifications
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The MC (micro compact) range consisted of two 35mm compact camera models, the high-end autofocus Canon MC, introduced in April 1984 (QD version also available) and the fixed focus MC10 of March 1985. They were made in Japan by Canon.
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Polaroid
Polaroid Colorpack II
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Polaroid Land Camera 100
The first model in the 100-400 series of folding rangefinder Polaroid cameras, thePolaroid Automatic Land Camera Model 100 has a set of standard features that are shared by all following models in this range:
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Polaroid OneStep 600 Instant Camera
The Polaroid OneStep Close Up camera features focus-free simplicity and an automatic flash with a 2-to-10-foot range. It also offers a selectable close-up lens for shots between 2 and 4 feet. Features
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Yashica Electro 35 Gsn
The Yashica Electro 35 was one of the most popular consumer 35mm cameras of the 1960s and 1970s. The Yashica Electro 35 is a solid metal camera. It has a big, clear viewfinder and rangefinder.
It has a much clearer finder than the Nikon manual rangefinders of the 1950s that fetch astronomical prices from geriatric collectors. The Yashica Electro 35 was designed for consumers, but the great news for serious photographers is that the advanced features it had in 1966 are just what we need, and it doesn't have any of today's junk features that just get in the way. The Yashica Electro 35 is an aperture-priority camera. Pick your aperture, and the Yashica Electro 35 selects the shutter speed, from 1/500 up to thirty seconds or more! The only gotchas are that the Electro 35 has no auto-exposure lock and it's an almost all-auto camera. It only has three manual shutter speeds, and that's stretching it. It is designed for a no-longer available mercury battery, however modern alkaline replacements work fine. This Yashica a solid metal camera. It is a joy to carry around compared to my hulking Nikon D3, but still has to be carried over-the-shoulder. |
ASA Range (ISO)
1966-1973: 12~500. 1973-1977: 25~1,000. Shutter 1/500 ~ about 30 seconds. Stepless electronic leaf shutter. The slowest speed will vary with aperture: it can go longer than a minute at smaller apertures but only 3 seconds at f/1.7. Maximum Speed with Flash (sync) 1/500. X-sync at all speeds, better than SLRs. |
Zenit EM
SPECIFICATIONS Picture size 24×36 mm Width of perforated film 35 mm Number of frames 36 Shutter speeds From 1/30 to 1/500 sec (automatic), "B" (byhand) and long exposure time Viewfinder field of view 20×28 mm Eyepiece magnification 4.3× |
ZENIT-EM is a 35 mm reflex camera fitted with an instant return mirror. It is designed for making various amateur and special kinds of shooting on black-and-white or color films.
The camera has a built-in exposure meter using a photocell, a self-timer, a shutter setting lever, a synchronising device for flash bulbs and electronic flash. The camera accepts interchangeable lenses with M42×1 thread and mechanical back focal distance of 45.5 mm. With the help of extension tubes ZENIT-EM camera may be used for reproduction works. It allows to take pictures of small-size objects with large magnification and at short distances (macrophotography) as well as to take pictures with the help of a microscope (microphotography). ADVANTAGES ZENIT-EM camera has a number of certain advantages over the previous models:
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Agfa Silette LK
Agfa Silette LK is a 35mm film viewfinder camera made by Agfa and introduced in 1958. It belongs to the long lasting Silette series. It is a cheaper variant of the Agfa Silette SL. Red "Sensor" shutter release button is the distinctive mark of Agfa cameras in the seventies. It was probably the shortest and softest shutter release pressure in its time. Camera shake is reduced so effectively. The exposure meter is displayed at the top of the housing and viewfinder. The Agfa Silette LK, incidentally no rewind.
Lenses were Agfa Color Agnar 45mm f/2,8, Color-Apotar, Color-Agnar and the shutters were Prontor-LK, and Spezial LK. Other features are a coupled Selenium cell lightmeter, an accessory shoe and a flash contact, mirrored viewfinder is bright and quite classy. Specifications
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OLYMPUS OM2N
The electronic Olympus OM-2 was first seen in a prototype form at the 1974 Photokina, that was two years after the debut of the original OM-1 which was a mechanical SLR. The OM2 was only began to ship and market in late 1975. The addition of automatic exposure functions of the OM-2 extends the OM system quest for functionality to a new level.
The OM-2 was introduced in 1975and combined the light, sturdy camera body style of the manual-only OM-1 with a new automatic exposure system. |
The OM-2N, based on the OM-2, has the same modifications plus:
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One of the main selling points of the OM-2 was that all of the OM-1 accessories and lenses would fit without modification, offering a complete photographic system which could be carried easily, and allowing OM-1 owners an easy upgrade path. Although the camera was promoted in photography publications and magazines as technically superior, Olympus as a company did not have the same recognition as Nikon or Canon and, as a result, some professionals considered the cameras inferior due to their lighter weight.
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Technical details
Of the many features the OM-2 boasted, the most commonly advertised feature was that it was the first camera to offer a TTL direct metering system for film named Auto Dynamic Metering (ADM). This "off the film metering" was the first ever. Another feature of the OM-2 was the integration of two available electronic flash guns into the system.The camera set the duration and intensity of the flash during exposure using its inbuilt sensors by measuring the amount of light reflected off the film. This ensured excellent results under difficult conditions. Exposure calculation was unique thanks to the twin "silicon blue cell" sensors which, for shutter speeds of 1/60s and above, measured light reflected off a graduated patterned surface on the lens side of the shutter. |
For shutter speeds below 1/60s, exposure was calculated from the amount of light reflected off the film surface during the exposure.The shutter was a horizontal-running cloth type. In auto-exposure mode the camera was capable of giving exposures from 60s-1/1000s (OM-2N, 120s-1/1000s). The camera also offered a metered manual-exposure mode, with speeds of 1s-1/1000s, plus B.
Physical Appearance The camera came in chrome or black finish. The later OM-2N was a slightly improved version. The OM-2SP (OM-2S in the USA) added a spot meter, Program mode and a new meter display with a through-lit LCD bar graph display instead of the 'old fashioned' needle. |
Yashica Fx 3
The FX-3 was a very popular, manually-operated, 35mm single lens reflex camera, released by Yashica in 1979, and built by Cosina. It has a vertical metal-bladed mechanical focal plane shutter with speeds up to 1/1000, an exposure meter with a simple 3-LED reading in the viewfinder, and no automatic metering or focusing modes. The camera is very compact and lightweight for an SLR design, and weighs about 1 pound (450 grams). One of the camera's greatest attributes is that it will accept all manual-focus Yashica / Contax lenses, including the superb Carl Zeiss T* lenses intended for the Contax line. The FX-3 was available only in black, though there was also an otherwise identical FX-7 model that came in a chrome finish.
In 1984 the FX-3 was replaced by the FX-3 Super, that added a vestigial grip to the body, a flash-ready indicator in the finder, and moved the meter switch to the shutter release button. It too was only sold in black finish. Kyocera (which had acquired Yashica in 1983) released the FX-7 Super in 1985, exactly the same camera finished in chrome.
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In 1986 the FX-3 Super was in turn succeeded by the FX-3 Super 2000 with a shutter speed range extended to 1/2000, and a wider ISO range from 25 - 3200 ISO instead of 12 - 1600.
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Yashica Mf 2
The MF-2 is a 35mm viewfinder camera made by Yashica in 1980. It is a highly-simplified version of the MF-1, itself the successor to the 35 MF. It has a fixed-focus f/4 lens.
Whereas the MF-2 has programmed auto-exposure, using the CdS meter cell on the front of the lens to vary both shutter speed and aperture programatically, on the MF-2, the meter cell serves only to warn of under-exposure, by a red LED in the viewfinder. The camera has a fixed shutter speed of around 1/125 second (reduced when the flash is used). The film speed control can be set to ISO 100 or 400, and this sets one of two fixed apertures. The camera uses 2 AA batteries to power the pop-up flash and the meter cell. |
Specs:
Lens: Yashica 38mm f/4 Focus: Fixed Aperture: f/4 to ? Shutter: One speed around 1/100s Light meter: It have a little CdS mounted just over the lens but this only warn if the light conditions are to low and you should use the flash Flash: Built in only Weight: 318 g without batteries Takes 135 film 24×36 mm negative size. Viewfinder: Good size and brightness Image quality This camera have very few settings to controlle the exposuer. You only have one shutter speed and you can choose between ISO 100, ISO 400 plus flash and this change the aperture only. ISO 100 with flash is wide open. Pop down the flash and you have the middle aperture setting and set it at ISO 400 to get the smallest. |
Zeiss Ikon Colora
The 1963 body shape is quite like contemporary models made by sister company Voigtländer, such as the Vito C and Vitoret — with which it shares some parts. It was in production from 1963-1965. The Colora F (1964-65) was similar, but with the addition of an AG-1flash bulb holder in the top plate, hidden under the accessory shoe (and so also slightly taller to accommodate the flash battery).
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Compared to the earlier model, the 1963 has a lower-spec shutter and a lighter build with more plastic parts. The shutter release is the grey plastic device on the front; under this is a cable release socket. The button on the top is the rewind release. The frame counter is now in the base; it counts down, and must be manually set to the size of the film. The rewind knob is much shallower than that of the 1961 model, and sits on top of the top plate, without the 1961's recess.
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Konica Pop
The Konica Pop (aka C35 EFJ in Japan) was a popular 35mm compact camera by Konica, made from 1982. It had fixed focus, one shutter speed, and manual film advance by lever. There is an 'ISO selector' which is an aperture selector in essence. It has CdS-based low-light warning LED and a retractable built-in flash powered by a pair of AA cell. It was available in traditional raven black finish as well as a palette of body colors (including but may not limited to: yellow, red, deep blue, aqua, green, lime, purple, pink). After selling 1.5 million models, a major revision was made in 1985 and a new color scheme of metallic silver was added to the line. These late editions did not have "Hexanon" mark on the lens anymore, possibly suggesting relaxed standard about optical quality, but the flash had an improved recharge time. An Autodate model was issued in about 1988.
Specifications
- Lens: 36mm, maximum aperture f/4. Early models are marked 'Hexanon'; post 1985 are not.
- Shutter speed: fixed at 1/125s.
- Built-in flash which pops up, hence the name.
- Button for close-up flash work (alters aperture accordingly).
- ISO selector: 100//400 (early model), 100/200/400 (later model)
- Tripod bush.
- Possibly unique folding rewind lever (metal) on underside of body. (Later used again on the AF3).
- Power: 2 AA batteries (for flash).