Fuji Rensha Cardia
8-lens Rensha Cardia from 1991 image by qwj qin (Image rights) |
The Rensha Cardia is a compact 35mm film camera from Fuji released in the tail end of 1991. It is a sequence based multi lens camera. The original version was made in 8 lens (1x4, 1x4) configuration. There are several multiple shot fixed exposure modes: "Normal", "Fast", Very Fast. The film is advanced via a thumbwheel and uses a rewind crank.
Rensha Cardia Byu-n 16
Fujifilm Rensha Cardia Byu-n 16 image by Билл (Image rights) |
In 1995 another version was released called Rensha Cardia Byu-n 16. A version was also release by Kalimar as the Action Shot 16.
There are several multiple shot fixed exposure modes: "Normal", "Fast", Very Fast. Images are shot with 16 sub-frames covering two 24mm x 36mm frames, each composed of two rows of four sub-frames, 9mm(h) x 9mm(w) or 7mm(w) (center 4 subframes). The film is power advanced and power rewound.
Kalimar Action Shot 16 image by Tony Kemplen (Image rights) |
from the Kalimar Action Shot 16 image by zoeymelf (Image rights) |
Specifications
Rensha Cardia | Rensha Cardia Byu-n 16 | |
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Year | 1991 | 1995 |
Lens | 8x 20mm f/9.5 | 16x 27mm f/9.5 |
Focus | fixed focus | |
Shutter | 1/125 | 1/250 |
Dimensions | 166mm × 75.5mm × 41.5mm | 145 x 74 x 41 mm |
Weight | 243g | 205g |
Battery | 2x AA | 2x CR123A |