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As of 2011, one rare remaining [[35mm film]] camera available through consumer retail channels was the '''Cobra Crystal''' model 310. This is an all-plastic [[trashcam]] with a [[fixed focus|focus free]] "27mm Optical Lens" and a weak AA-cell-powered electronic flash. It has a one-element 27mm lens which gives significant blur everywhere outside the center of the frame. By [[Lomography]] standards, its USD ~$10 retail price may be considered a bargain. | As of 2011, one rare remaining [[35mm film]] camera available through consumer retail channels was the '''Cobra Crystal''' model 310. This is an all-plastic [[trashcam]] with a [[fixed focus|focus free]] "27mm Optical Lens" and a weak AA-cell-powered electronic flash. It has a one-element 27mm lens which gives significant blur everywhere outside the center of the frame. By [[Lomography]] standards, its USD ~$10 retail price may be considered a bargain. | ||
| − | The Cobra Crystal is clearly the [[Jazz 207]] under another name, and shares that model's see-through colored plastic front panels. The Cobra corporate website does not acknowledge this analog aberration amongst its offerings, however one cheap digital model advertised there seems suspiciously similar to the [[Jazz JDC 9]] <ref | + | The Cobra Crystal is clearly the [[Jazz 207]] under another name, and shares that model's see-through colored plastic front panels. The Cobra corporate website does not acknowledge this analog aberration amongst its offerings, however one cheap digital model advertised there seems suspiciously similar to the [[Jazz JDC 9]] <ref>Model DC 345 manual formerly published at [https://web.archive.org/web/20070427163853/http://cobradigital.com/ Cobra Digital] (archived)</ref>. Other brandings that use this body style include the [[Bell and Howell 250]] and the [[Sakar]]. There is also a version that has no flash and it has been seen with "Cyprea" branding with a silver body, as well as one with no brand name and a silver body. |
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* Manufacturer: Cobra Digital | * Manufacturer: Cobra Digital | ||
* Model Number: 310P | * Model Number: 310P | ||
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* Flash Range: 100 ISO - 1.0m-1.2m, 200 ISO - 1.0m-1.7m, 400 ISO - 1.0m-2.2m | * Flash Range: 100 ISO - 1.0m-1.2m, 200 ISO - 1.0m-1.7m, 400 ISO - 1.0m-2.2m | ||
* Battery: 1 AA battery | * Battery: 1 AA battery | ||
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As of 2011, one rare remaining 35mm film camera available through consumer retail channels was the Cobra Crystal model 310. This is an all-plastic trashcam with a focus free "27mm Optical Lens" and a weak AA-cell-powered electronic flash. It has a one-element 27mm lens which gives significant blur everywhere outside the center of the frame. By Lomography standards, its USD ~$10 retail price may be considered a bargain.
The Cobra Crystal is clearly the Jazz 207 under another name, and shares that model's see-through colored plastic front panels. The Cobra corporate website does not acknowledge this analog aberration amongst its offerings, however one cheap digital model advertised there seems suspiciously similar to the Jazz JDC 9 [1]. Other brandings that use this body style include the Bell and Howell 250 and the Sakar. There is also a version that has no flash and it has been seen with "Cyprea" branding with a silver body, as well as one with no brand name and a silver body.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cobra Digital
- Model Number: 310P
- Camera Type: Panoramic/Normal Point and Shoot camera
- Negative Size: Panoramic - 13x36mm, Normal - 24x36mm
- Dimensions: 35 x 62 x 115mm
- Film Type: 135 (35mm)
- Film Speed Range: 100 - 400 ISO
- Lens: 27mm
- Minimum Focal Length: 27mm
- Aperture: f/9.5
- Shutter: Mechanical
- Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec.
- Focus Adjustment: Focus free
- Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean type
- Film Advance: Manual
- Flash: Electronic
- Flash Charge Time: approx. 12 seconds
- Flash Range: 100 ISO - 1.0m-1.2m, 200 ISO - 1.0m-1.7m, 400 ISO - 1.0m-2.2m
- Battery: 1 AA battery
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Notes
- ↑ Model DC 345 manual formerly published at Cobra Digital (archived)
