Fodor C-35

Fodor C-35 image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights)

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.

In many respects similar to other Tougodo cameras like the Meikai C35C, Meikai EL and Meikai ELX. Big difference is the film transport. The Fodor has a thumbwheel on the back while the others have a transport key on top. 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

Fodor c35, black model image by crazyglinc (Image rights)