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| − | + | The '''Ami''' is a toy viewfinder cameras made of plastic by the Polish firm [[Warszawskie Zakłady Fotooptyczne]] (WZFO). | |
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| − | Made around 1960, the | + | Made around 1960, the Ami takes 6×6 cm exposures on [[120 film]]. It has a 75/8 simple, [[fixed-focus]] [[meniscus lens]], and only one shutter speed of 1/50 sec (with [[flash sync]]hronization for [[flashbulbs|flash bulbs]] only). Aperture is f/16 for sunny and f/8 for cloudy. According to Michał R. Adamczyk, "[its body] was made of 'styropol' - Polish high impact polystyrene, which bettered aesthetics and reduced weight" compared with the [[Druh]]. |
| − | The camera was intended for use with 40-50 [[ASA]] (17-18 DIN) films on clear days, with aperture 16 in the sunlight and 8 in the shadow or under light clouds. On cloudy days, 100-200 ASA (21-24 [[Film speed|DIN]]) films and aperture 8 were | + | The camera was intended for use with 40-50 [[ASA]] (17-18 DIN) films on clear days, with aperture 16 in the sunlight and 8 in the shadow or under light clouds. On cloudy days, 100-200 ASA (21-24 [[Film speed|DIN]]) films and aperture 8 were recommended. |
| − | + | There is no word ''ami'' in Polish. French was a widely studied foreign language in Poland during the Communist period, and the name of this camera was probably intended to evoke the French word ''ami'' ("friend"). | |
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| − | + | There was a Flash called Amilux designed for the Ami series, Powered by 22.5v battery it used type "lb-2" Bulbs. | |
| − | + | Was followed by the [[Ami 2]] in the same year and by the [[Ami 66]] in 1969. | |
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* Frame size: 56x56 mm (120 film type) | * Frame size: 56x56 mm (120 film type) | ||
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* Lens: fixed, meniscus, 75 mm 1:8 | * Lens: fixed, meniscus, 75 mm 1:8 | ||
* Focusing: fix focus, from 2 m to infinity | * Focusing: fix focus, from 2 m to infinity | ||
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* Aperture: 1:8, 1:16 | * Aperture: 1:8, 1:16 | ||
* Shutter: two leaf everset shutter, one 1/50 s shutter speed | * Shutter: two leaf everset shutter, one 1/50 s shutter speed | ||
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* Dimensions: 143x82x100 mm | * Dimensions: 143x82x100 mm | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | + | * [http://www.polskie-aparaty-fotograficzne.pl/amifolder.htm#amizolty.jpg Ami, Ami2 and Ami 66] at [http://www.polskie-aparaty-fotograficzne.pl/index.htm Polskie aparaty fotograficzne] (in Polish) | |
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
* Ami camera instruction manual | * Ami camera instruction manual | ||
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Revision as of 13:48, 30 December 2022
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The Ami is a toy viewfinder cameras made of plastic by the Polish firm Warszawskie Zakłady Fotooptyczne (WZFO).
Made around 1960, the Ami takes 6×6 cm exposures on 120 film. It has a 75/8 simple, fixed-focus meniscus lens, and only one shutter speed of 1/50 sec (with flash synchronization for flash bulbs only). Aperture is f/16 for sunny and f/8 for cloudy. According to Michał R. Adamczyk, "[its body] was made of 'styropol' - Polish high impact polystyrene, which bettered aesthetics and reduced weight" compared with the Druh. The camera was intended for use with 40-50 ASA (17-18 DIN) films on clear days, with aperture 16 in the sunlight and 8 in the shadow or under light clouds. On cloudy days, 100-200 ASA (21-24 DIN) films and aperture 8 were recommended.
There is no word ami in Polish. French was a widely studied foreign language in Poland during the Communist period, and the name of this camera was probably intended to evoke the French word ami ("friend").
There was a Flash called Amilux designed for the Ami series, Powered by 22.5v battery it used type "lb-2" Bulbs.
Was followed by the Ami 2 in the same year and by the Ami 66 in 1969.
Contents
Specifications
- Frame size: 56x56 mm (120 film type)
- Film advance: manual, with red window
- Lens: fixed, meniscus, 75 mm 1:8
- Focusing: fix focus, from 2 m to infinity
- Aperture: 1:8, 1:16
- Shutter: two leaf everset shutter, one 1/50 s shutter speed
- Cold shoe and standard PC socket
- Flash sync: flashbulbs only
- Tripod thread: 3/8"
- Dimensions: 143x82x100 mm
Bibliography
- Mariusz Jedynak (2018). Polskie Aparaty Fotograficzne 1953-1985. Wydawnictwo MS. ISBN 978-83-61915-67-6.
Links
- Ami, Ami2 and Ami 66 at Polskie aparaty fotograficzne (in Polish)
Sources
- Ami camera instruction manual
