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The '''GAF Memo 35ET''' was a compact 35mm [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] dating from 1976. Its design is based on the classic [[Konica C35]] and [[Minolta#Rangefinder.2C_fixed_lens|Minolta Hi-Matic]] series, and it may well have been built for [[GAF]] by [[Cosina]], like very similar models such as the [[Vivitar 35EE]] and Prinz-E from [[Dixons]]. It is also a close relative of the [[Chinon 35EE]].
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The '''GAF Memo 35ET''' was a compact 35mm [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] dating from 1976. Its design is reminiscent of the classic [[Konica C35]] and [[Minolta#Rangefinder.2C_fixed_lens|Minolta Hi-Matic]] series, and it may well have been built for [[GAF]] by [[Cosina]], like very similar models such as the [[Vivitar 35EE]] and Prinz-E from [[Dixons]]. It is also a close cousin of the [[Chinon 35EE]].
  
 
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* [http://www.myoldmap.com/cameras/gafmemo35et.htm GAF Memo 35ET review] on [http://www.myoldmap.com/cameras/index.html Dominic's Classic Cameras].
 
* [http://www.myoldmap.com/cameras/gafmemo35et.htm GAF Memo 35ET review] on [http://www.myoldmap.com/cameras/index.html Dominic's Classic Cameras].
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Revision as of 13:44, 15 September 2011

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The GAF Memo 35ET was a compact 35mm rangefinder dating from 1976. Its design is reminiscent of the classic Konica C35 and Minolta Hi-Matic series, and it may well have been built for GAF by Cosina, like very similar models such as the Vivitar 35EE and Prinz-E from Dixons. It is also a close cousin of the Chinon 35EE.

Specifications

  • Camera Type: 35mm zone-focusing camera with EE ("electric eye" or "electronic exposure") and between-the-lens shutter
  • Film Format: 24x36mm (35mm)
  • Lens: GAF Xytar 38 mm, f/2.8 (4 elements, 3 groups)
  • Filter diameter: 46mm
  • Focusing Range: 1m to infinity.
  • Automatic exposure via CdS metering cell above lens.
  • Shutter Speeds: 1/30-1/650s, plus B. (B setting only works at maximum aperture).
  • Film speed range: Manually set ISO 25-500.
  • Viewfinder: Framelines, parallax correction mark
  • Flash Synchronization: "X" sync @ 1/25 Second; contacts on hot shoe and PC socket. Uses "flashmatic" system that utilizes the Guide Number (GN) of an attached electronic flash and the focus distance (10-40m).
  • Single-stroke manual frame advance with double exposure prevention.
  • Power: Originally required one 1.35 volt PX625 mercury battery. A 1.4v Zinc Air "hearing aid" battery can be used.
  • Dimensions: 113x77x55mm
  • Weight: 420g

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