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| − | From its beginnings as a lens-maker, in 1966<ref>As noted on a Cosina [http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigtlander/english/reason/history-1.html company history page], from their [http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigtlander/english/reason/index.html "Reasons behind the choices Cosina makes"] pages.</ref> launched its first complete camera, the Cosina Instant Matic (also badged N-284). This was a very simple model for [[126 film]] cartridges. | + | From its beginnings as a lens-maker, in 1966<ref>As noted on a Cosina [http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigtlander/english/reason/history-1.html company history page], from their [http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigtlander/english/reason/index.html "Reasons behind the choices Cosina makes"] pages.</ref> [[Cosina]] launched its first complete camera, the '''Cosina Instant Matic''' (also badged '''N-284'''). This was a very simple model for [[126 film]] cartridges. |
It's a rarely-seen camera, and certainly could not have been offered for sale in the USA without running into trademark problems with [[Kodak]] over a name so similar to [[Instamatic]]. | It's a rarely-seen camera, and certainly could not have been offered for sale in the USA without running into trademark problems with [[Kodak]] over a name so similar to [[Instamatic]]. | ||
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From its beginnings as a lens-maker, in 1966[1] Cosina launched its first complete camera, the Cosina Instant Matic (also badged N-284). This was a very simple model for 126 film cartridges.
It's a rarely-seen camera, and certainly could not have been offered for sale in the USA without running into trademark problems with Kodak over a name so similar to Instamatic.
Notes
- ↑ As noted on a Cosina company history page, from their "Reasons behind the choices Cosina makes" pages.
Links
- Numerous photos of the Instant Matic at a completed auction (Lot 36929925) via Catawiki
