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The Fodor C-35 is a Japanese 35mm viewfinder camera made by [[Tougodo]] (unconfirmed) for the Dutch importer [[Fodor]].
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The '''Fodor C-35''' is a Japanese 35mm viewfinder camera made by [[Tougodo]] (unconfirmed) for the Dutch importer [[Fodor]].
 
Produced probably sometime between c1963 and 1972.
 
Produced probably sometime between c1963 and 1972.
  
 
Fodor Lens f=5cm is fixed focus, probably meniscus type.
 
Fodor Lens f=5cm is fixed focus, probably meniscus type.
Diaphragma ring setting with 3 symbols, lineair though without any steps.
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Diaphragm ring setting with 3 symbols, linear though without any steps.
2 (unknown) Shutterspeeds.   
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2 (unknown) shutter speeds.   
  
In many respects similar to other [[Tougodo]] cameras like the [[Meikai EL]], Meikai ELX and Meisupii Power EL. Big difference is the filmtranport. The Fodor has a thumbwheel on the back while the others have a transport key on top.
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It is extremely similar to the [[Meikai HC35]].
Very unusual (so long after ww2) is the notation of focal length in cm rather than mm.
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</br>Very unusual (so long after ww2) is the notation of focal length in cm rather than mm.
  
 
There is also a later type. An all black model and with a New Fodor Lens f=50mm
 
There is also a later type. An all black model and with a New Fodor Lens f=50mm
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Latest revision as of 07:00, 28 November 2022

The Fodor C-35 is a Japanese 35mm viewfinder camera made by Tougodo (unconfirmed) for the Dutch importer Fodor. Produced probably sometime between c1963 and 1972.

Fodor Lens f=5cm is fixed focus, probably meniscus type. Diaphragm ring setting with 3 symbols, linear though without any steps. 2 (unknown) shutter speeds.

It is extremely similar to the Meikai HC35.
Very unusual (so long after ww2) is the notation of focal length in cm rather than mm.

There is also a later type. An all black model and with a New Fodor Lens f=50mm