Canon SureShot A1
Introduced in 1994 the SureShot A1 was also know as the Prima AS-1 in Europe and the Autoboy D5 in Japan.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1994 the SureShot A1 was also know as the Prima AS-1 in Europe and the Autoboy D5 in Japan.
Read MoreThe Minolta Hi-Matic SD was the premium version of the Hi-Matic S. Both were introduced in 1978 and transitioned the Hi-Matic line to a plastic flash integrated line of consumer cameras.
Read MoreOriginally launched in 1972 as the M-1, the name was changed to OM-1 after Leica objected to the M-1 name. The OM series was designed by the Olympus Pen line team led by Yoshihisa Maitani.
Read MoreThe Canon VT de luxe was produced in 1957 as an upgrade of the VT. Like the VT the VT de luxe has a trigger film advance. Only 3,475 units are reported to have been produced. Most were chrome but this gorgeous example is original black.
Read MoreThe Olympus Infinity Stylus line was introduced in the early 1990s as the follow up to the Olympus XA design. Like the XA series it has a sliding lens cover that turn on the camera and activates the lens. Infinity Stylus was the U.S. market designation, in Japan and other markets they were the Olympus Mju. The Zoom 35-70 was introduce in 1993, assembled in China with parts from Japan.
Read MoreThe M2 was in production from 1957 to 1967. This one is an earlier version with a button rewind and the optional self-timer. Late versions used a lever release like the M3.
Read MoreThe Zorki 4K was the 1973 replacement of the Zorki 4. The Zorki 4 had a long run starting in 1956 and outlasted all the other competing rangefinder models of the time. The 4K added an upgrade of a thumb film advice vs the original wheel advance. The 4K did not have the longevity of the original 4 only lasting till 1978.
Read MoreIn 1987, Minolta introduced the Weathermatic 35 Dual. The Weathermatic was a water sealed autofocus point and shoot that gives the option of a 35mm f3.5 or a 50mm f5.6 focal lens. Rated to a maximum depth of 5m or 16 ft.
Read MoreThe Canon Model L-2 was introduced in late 1956 and produced through 1957. After the Canon VT, the L-2 was a more approachable rangefinder. It incorporates a thumb rewind (VT was a trigger wind in the base). The L-2 does drop to a max speed of 500. It retains the split speed shutter speed dials.
Read MoreThe Leica MD-2 was produced from 1980 to 1986. The MD-2 was intended for use with the Visoflex or attached to a microscope or other instrument. The MD-2 lacks a viewfinder. Also, omitted was a self-timer but it does provide for a motor attachment.
Read MoreProduced from 1972 to 1982 the Canon Canonet QL17 GIIIQL was a workhorse of the compact range finder group. And some have give more than others for the cause.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1972 the Minolta Hi-Matic CS is basically a Hi-Matic F by a different name.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1984 the GF was the end of the long running Hi-Matic line.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1994, the Sure Shot WP-1 is a fully automatic weather proof camera that looks like a toy but preforms surprisingly well.
Read MoreIntroduced in 1975, the RD was the culmination of the Olympus 35 line of compact cameras.
Read MoreThe Olympus 35 EC was introduced in 1969. The 35 EC is a zone focused automatically controlled camera.
Read MoreThe Hi-Matic F, is Minolta's 1972 follow up to the Hi-Matic E. I was smaller than the E with a slower lens but also cost less. Sold as a consumer camera.
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