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The '''Model G''' was one of [[Detrola]]'s bakelite cameras for 3&times;4 cm exposures on [[127 film]]. It was a less expensive alternative to the [[Detrola Model H|model H]],<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/5517251313/sizes/o/in/pool-camerawiki February 1940 Detrola advertisement] in ''Popular Photography'' magazine, pg. 4</ref> lacking that version's [[light meter#Extinction Meters|extinction light meter]]. Ilex Anastigmat f/4.5 or Detrola Anastigmat f/4.5 lens.
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The '''Model G''' was one of [[Detrola]]'s bakelite cameras for 3&times;4 cm exposures on [[127 film]]. It was a less expensive alternative to the [[Detrola Model H|Model H]] and [[Detrola Model K|Model K]],<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/5517251313/sizes/o/in/pool-camerawiki February 1940 Detrola advertisement] in ''Popular Photography'' magazine, pg. 4</ref> lacking the [[light meter#Extinction Meters|extinction light meter]] found on those models. Features a "fully corrected"<ref>Central Camera Company catalog, 1941</ref> Ilex Anastigmat 2-inch f/4.5 or Detrola Anastigmat 2-inch f/4.5 lens.  An upgraded version called a '''Model GW''' offered a Wollensak 2-inch f/4.5 lens (the "W" appended to the model name indicates the use of the Wollensak lens).  Shutter speeds 1/25 to 1/200, T, and B.
  
 
While the more expensive Detrolas had metal viewfinder housings, the flimsy molded-plastic viewfinder of the G is often found warped or disintegrated entirely.
 
While the more expensive Detrolas had metal viewfinder housings, the flimsy molded-plastic viewfinder of the G is often found warped or disintegrated entirely.
 
 
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/detrola/detrola_gw/detrola_gw.htm Detrola Model GW user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 29 January 2023

The Model G was one of Detrola's bakelite cameras for 3×4 cm exposures on 127 film. It was a less expensive alternative to the Model H and Model K,[1] lacking the extinction light meter found on those models. Features a "fully corrected"[2] Ilex Anastigmat 2-inch f/4.5 or Detrola Anastigmat 2-inch f/4.5 lens. An upgraded version called a Model GW offered a Wollensak 2-inch f/4.5 lens (the "W" appended to the model name indicates the use of the Wollensak lens). Shutter speeds 1/25 to 1/200, T, and B.

While the more expensive Detrolas had metal viewfinder housings, the flimsy molded-plastic viewfinder of the G is often found warped or disintegrated entirely.


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  1. February 1940 Detrola advertisement in Popular Photography magazine, pg. 4
  2. Central Camera Company catalog, 1941

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