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| − | + | The '''[[Bell & Howell]] Autoload 342''' is a quite sophisticated viewfinder camera for type No. [[126 film]] cassettes. It was manufactured by [[Canon]] and marketed in 1962. It comprises a unique kind of ''focus-matic'' rangefinder and motorized film advance. It has a Bell&Howell f/40mm 1:2.8 4-element lens, and a shutter with speeds 1/30 to 1/800 sec. | |
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| − | The '''Bell&Howell Autoload 342''' is a quite sophisticated viewfinder camera for type No. [[126 film]] cassettes. It was manufactured by [[Canon]] and marketed in 1962. It comprises a unique kind of ''focus-matic'' rangefinder and motorized film advance. It has a Bell&Howell f/40mm 1:2.8 4-element lens, and a shutter with speeds 1/30 to 1/800 sec. | ||
Its triangulation rangefinder is activated by focusing the subject's feet while pressing the focusing lever. Then a ball bearing rolls in a track to measure the angle. When the lever is released the lens is locked in a position based on the ball bearing position, and the scale in the window at the lens barrel shows the distance. | Its triangulation rangefinder is activated by focusing the subject's feet while pressing the focusing lever. Then a ball bearing rolls in a track to measure the angle. When the lever is released the lens is locked in a position based on the ball bearing position, and the scale in the window at the lens barrel shows the distance. | ||
The camera has a selenium cell as metering sensor built around the lens opening. The meter controls exposure and flash. The camera uses [[flashcubes]]. It needs 2 AAA batteries. | The camera has a selenium cell as metering sensor built around the lens opening. The meter controls exposure and flash. The camera uses [[flashcubes]]. It needs 2 AAA batteries. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://www.eyescoffee.com/collectcamera/bellhowellautoload342/index.php autofocus in the 60s] on [http://www.eyescoffee.com eyescoffee] | *[http://www.eyescoffee.com/collectcamera/bellhowellautoload342/index.php autofocus in the 60s] on [http://www.eyescoffee.com eyescoffee] | ||
| − | *[http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film73.html Bell & Howell Autoload 342] at [http:// | + | *[http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film73.html Bell & Howell Autoload 342] at [http://global.canon/en/c-museum/ Canon Camera Museum] |
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The Bell & Howell Autoload 342 is a quite sophisticated viewfinder camera for type No. 126 film cassettes. It was manufactured by Canon and marketed in 1962. It comprises a unique kind of focus-matic rangefinder and motorized film advance. It has a Bell&Howell f/40mm 1:2.8 4-element lens, and a shutter with speeds 1/30 to 1/800 sec.
Its triangulation rangefinder is activated by focusing the subject's feet while pressing the focusing lever. Then a ball bearing rolls in a track to measure the angle. When the lever is released the lens is locked in a position based on the ball bearing position, and the scale in the window at the lens barrel shows the distance.
The camera has a selenium cell as metering sensor built around the lens opening. The meter controls exposure and flash. The camera uses flashcubes. It needs 2 AAA batteries.
