Detrola 400
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After marketing a series of bakelite cameras for 3×4 cm exposures on 127 film, Detroit electronics manufacturer Detrola decided to "go for broke" by introducing an ambitious rangefinder camera with interchangeable lenses.
Unfortunately, the 400 was plagued with teething troubles; and of about 800 cameras built, most were returned to the factory[1] Not long after, Detrola itself fell into bankruptcy in 1941[2].
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover).. Pages 247-248.
- ↑ Lahue, Kalton C. and Bailey, Joseph A. Collecting Vintage Cameras Volume 1: The American 35mm. American Photographic Book Publishing Co., 1972. Page 92
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| May, 1940 advertisement in Popular Photography image by scan courtesy Voxphoto (Image rights) |
