Samoca 35 J
Samoca 35 J (with permission from Chloe Boshoff) image by Steve Chatfield (Image rights) |
The Samoca 35 J viewfinder camera for 35mm film , made in Japan by Sanei Sangyō K.K. (三栄産業㈱) probably around the late 1950s . A strange model from Samoca. Possibly a prototype. The name plate just screwed on the top . The lens housing looks like its made from bakelite / plastic. The curious mix of mid 1950s viewfinder parts mixed with top plate controls similar to the last rangefinder models (LE, M-35 etc).
Specifications
- Type: Viewfinder camera
- Manufacturer: Samoca Camera
- Years of production: Late 1950s
- Film: 35mm
- Lens: C. EZUMAR Anastigmat coated, F/3.5/50mm
- Shutter: 'Prontor type' shutter with speeds 1/10 to 1/200 sec and B.
- Aperture: 1:3,5 to 1:22
- Viewfinder: optical eye-level type viewfinder.
Samoca 35 J (with permission from Chloe Boshoff) image by Steve Chatfield (Image rights) |