In 1980, Nikon introduced the Nikonos IV-A. The Nikonos group of cameras was derived from the Calypso, a French underwater camera. With the IV-A, Nikon introduced a new design rather than a derivative interaction of the Calypso.

In production from 1985 to 1988, the Olympus OM-PC (OM-40) was marketed to the premium consumer market. Called the OM-40 in most markets, keeping with the OM-10, 20, and 30 naming logic. However, it was called the OM-PC for the American market. (Logic is over rated.)

The Leica CM was produced from 2004 to 2006 as Leica’s last attempt at a premium point and shoot. The prior attempt was the Leica Minilux . The Minilux rocked the same Summarit 40mm lens but the CM attempted to correct some of the Minilux issues.

Introduced in 1991 by Fuji, the K-28 was a purpose designed “Work Record” camera for the construction industry. The K-28 does not seem to have been marked outside Japan.

Released around 2000, the Sea & Sea MX-5 is a cheap point and shoot wrapped in a decent dive housing.

Produced in 1958 and limited to about 2,550 units, the VT de luxe M (VTDM) was the last of the VT de luxe models.

Canon produced the VI-L from 1958 to 1961. Production was reported to be 8,175 units. The T stands for trigger rewind located on the base.

Introduced by the Bolsey Corporation of America in 1953, the Bolsey B22 featured a Set-O-Matic that coupled the aperture to the flash distance. An innovative approach but not a very simple shooter.

Canon produced the VI-L from 1958 to 1961. Production was reported to be 10,350 units. The L stands for lever rewind. There was also a VI-T. The T stands for trigger rewind located on the base.

In 1984 the Lomo company introduced the new model of the Lubitel 166, the Universal or 166U.

The Leica M3 was introduced int 1954. The early versions used a double stroke (DS) film advance. Later versions switched to the more conventional single stroke (SS).

In 1963, Nikon introduced the Nikonos as a 35mm underwater/all-weather camera.

The PANAX 120 is a thinly veiled Diana. A true toy camera from a toy company.

In 1980, Chinon introduced the Bellami. A zone focus compact with an unusual barn door lens cover.

The Agat 18K was produced in Belarus for Belomo from 1988 to 1997. The 18 in 18K refers to the fact that the Agat is a half frame camera. The 18K replaced the Agat 18.

The Nikon EM was produced from 1979 to 1982. The EM was designed for the entry level consumers. The EM has very limited controls. It is a very basic aperture priority only camera. The EM was also timed with the launch of the E-system of lens.

The Canon VL2 was produced for one year in 1958. Estimated total production was 8,450. The VL2 was an economy version of the Canon VL. The most significant difference is the VL has a top shutter speed of 1/1000th and the VL2 tops out at 1/500th.