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| + | |image_text= Original Dacora Digna model | ||
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| + | The '''Sporti''' series cameras were made by [[Dacora]] in Germany, for [[Ilford]] from around 1959. | ||
| + | There were [[120 film]] versions, taking 6x6cm images on [[120 film]], and a [[127 film]] model - '''Sporti 4'''. | ||
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| + | The picture on the right shows the original Dacora model, which is exactly the same as the Ilford Sporti version. | ||
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| + | === Sporti === | ||
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The [[120 film]] Sporti was metal-framed, with a little plastic used in the lens barrel; later versions seem to have had a plastic winding knob in place of the metal one. The back was hinged, and had a central [[red window]]. The Sporti was almost identical to the Dacora Digna 1. | The [[120 film]] Sporti was metal-framed, with a little plastic used in the lens barrel; later versions seem to have had a plastic winding knob in place of the metal one. The back was hinged, and had a central [[red window]]. The Sporti was almost identical to the Dacora Digna 1. | ||
The shutter speed was fixed, with [[flash sync]]h, and a [[cable release]] socket in the release button. The cable release socket was dropped on the later models. The shutter release - beside the lens barrel - was pressed inwards to shoot. There were two apertures - "Sunny" and "Cloudy/Flash", selected by a switch on top of the lens barrel. The lens focused from 5ft - infinity, marked into "CLOSE-UPS", "GROUPS" and "VIEWS" zones. | The shutter speed was fixed, with [[flash sync]]h, and a [[cable release]] socket in the release button. The cable release socket was dropped on the later models. The shutter release - beside the lens barrel - was pressed inwards to shoot. There were two apertures - "Sunny" and "Cloudy/Flash", selected by a switch on top of the lens barrel. The lens focused from 5ft - infinity, marked into "CLOSE-UPS", "GROUPS" and "VIEWS" zones. | ||
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===Super Sporti=== | ===Super Sporti=== | ||
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| + | |image_text= Ilford Super Sporti | ||
| + | |image_by= Daragh O'Toole | ||
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The '''Super Sporti''' was an enhanced version of the Sporti, available by (at least) 1961<ref>[http://www.photomemorabilia.co.uk/Ilford/Sporti.html Maurice Fisher] notes that the Super Sporti was listed in 1961</ref>. This had a B setting on the shutter, and three weather symbols: the aperture settings were kept for 'Sunny', 'Light Cloud' (f11 and f9), plus a 'Dull' setting used the same wide-open aperture as 'Light Cloud' but reduced the shutter speed (possibly to 1/25 instead of 1/50). The Super Sporti also added double-exposure prevention. | The '''Super Sporti''' was an enhanced version of the Sporti, available by (at least) 1961<ref>[http://www.photomemorabilia.co.uk/Ilford/Sporti.html Maurice Fisher] notes that the Super Sporti was listed in 1961</ref>. This had a B setting on the shutter, and three weather symbols: the aperture settings were kept for 'Sunny', 'Light Cloud' (f11 and f9), plus a 'Dull' setting used the same wide-open aperture as 'Light Cloud' but reduced the shutter speed (possibly to 1/25 instead of 1/50). The Super Sporti also added double-exposure prevention. | ||
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The '''Sporti 4''' was introduced in 1960 and took 4x4cm images on [[127 film]]. The body was mostly plastic, with a metal cap around the lens barrel - and had slightly cleaner lines than the original Sporti. It had a fixed-focus lens with "Sunny" and "Cloudy" apertures, and a single-speed shutter with [[flash sync]]h. The release now operated vertically. | The '''Sporti 4''' was introduced in 1960 and took 4x4cm images on [[127 film]]. The body was mostly plastic, with a metal cap around the lens barrel - and had slightly cleaner lines than the original Sporti. It had a fixed-focus lens with "Sunny" and "Cloudy" apertures, and a single-speed shutter with [[flash sync]]h. The release now operated vertically. | ||
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=== Sporti 6 === | === Sporti 6 === | ||
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Compared to the original Sporti,the "6" was much lighter and about 1cm shorter in height. | Compared to the original Sporti,the "6" was much lighter and about 1cm shorter in height. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.photomemorabilia.co.uk/Ilford/Sporti.html Sporti, Sporti 4 and Sporti 6] at Maurice Fisher's |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://twisted.org.uk/~moondog/127/cameras/ilford/sporti4.html Sporti 4] at [https://twisted.org.uk/~moondog/127/cameras/ onetwoseven.org] |
* [http://www.photomemorabilia.co.uk/Ilford/Sporti/Sport_4Instruct/Sporti_4.pdf Sporti 4 instruction manual] on Maurice Fisher's site | * [http://www.photomemorabilia.co.uk/Ilford/Sporti/Sport_4Instruct/Sporti_4.pdf Sporti 4 instruction manual] on Maurice Fisher's site | ||
* [http://www.photomemorabilia.co.uk/Ilford/Sporti/Sporti_6Instruct/Sporti_6.pdf Sporti 6 instruction manual] on Maurice Fisher's site | * [http://www.photomemorabilia.co.uk/Ilford/Sporti/Sporti_6Instruct/Sporti_6.pdf Sporti 6 instruction manual] on Maurice Fisher's site | ||
| + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ilford/ilford_sporti/ilford_sporti.htm Ilford Sporti PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] | ||
| + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/dacora/dacora_digna/dacora_digna.htm Dacora Digna (Eng - German) PDF manuals] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] | ||
[[Category:UK]] | [[Category:UK]] | ||
[[Category:Ilford|Sporti]] | [[Category:Ilford|Sporti]] | ||
[[Category:Dacora]] | [[Category:Dacora]] | ||
| − | [[Category:S|Sporti]] | + | [[Category:S|Sporti Ilford]] |
[[Category:I]] | [[Category:I]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:127 film|Sporti 4]] | ||
| + | [[Category:4x4 viewfinder|Sporti 4]] | ||
| + | [[Category:120 film|Sporti]] | ||
| + | [[Category:6x6 viewfinder|Sporti]] | ||
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| Original Dacora Digna model image by René Maly (Image rights) |
The Sporti series cameras were made by Dacora in Germany, for Ilford from around 1959. There were 120 film versions, taking 6x6cm images on 120 film, and a 127 film model - Sporti 4.
The picture on the right shows the original Dacora model, which is exactly the same as the Ilford Sporti version.
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Sporti
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| Ilford Sporti image by AWCam (Image rights) |
The 120 film Sporti was metal-framed, with a little plastic used in the lens barrel; later versions seem to have had a plastic winding knob in place of the metal one. The back was hinged, and had a central red window. The Sporti was almost identical to the Dacora Digna 1.
The shutter speed was fixed, with flash synch, and a cable release socket in the release button. The cable release socket was dropped on the later models. The shutter release - beside the lens barrel - was pressed inwards to shoot. There were two apertures - "Sunny" and "Cloudy/Flash", selected by a switch on top of the lens barrel. The lens focused from 5ft - infinity, marked into "CLOSE-UPS", "GROUPS" and "VIEWS" zones.
Super Sporti
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| Ilford Super Sporti image by Daragh O'Toole (Image rights) |
The Super Sporti was an enhanced version of the Sporti, available by (at least) 1961[1]. This had a B setting on the shutter, and three weather symbols: the aperture settings were kept for 'Sunny', 'Light Cloud' (f11 and f9), plus a 'Dull' setting used the same wide-open aperture as 'Light Cloud' but reduced the shutter speed (possibly to 1/25 instead of 1/50). The Super Sporti also added double-exposure prevention.
Sporti 4
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| Ilford Sporti 4 in front of a Sporti image by AWCam (Image rights) |
The Sporti 4 was introduced in 1960 and took 4x4cm images on 127 film. The body was mostly plastic, with a metal cap around the lens barrel - and had slightly cleaner lines than the original Sporti. It had a fixed-focus lens with "Sunny" and "Cloudy" apertures, and a single-speed shutter with flash synch. The release now operated vertically.
Sporti 6
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| Ilford Sporti 6 image by AWCam (Image rights) |
In 1963, the Sporti 6 was introduced with an updated look, lever wind, a two-speed shutter (1/50 & 1/100) and a choice of three apertures, f8, f11 and f16. The body was plastic, with a metal face plate around the viewfinder and lens barrel. The entire back and base were removable as a unit for film loading; the base having a hole through it for the tripod bush, which was mounted in the body. Beside the viewfinder was a panel suggesting a light meter, but which actually just contained the Ilford nameplate and a red indicator when winding was required. The shutter would not fire until the film was wound, thus preventing double-exposures. The lens focused from 5ft/1.5m to infinity, with similar zones to the Sporti, except that the "6" has symbols in place of words.
The flash synch PC socket was behind the speed selector ring, which had a cut-out which lined up with the socket when set to the flash sync speed of 1/50, thus ensuring the correct speed was selected when the flash was connected.
Compared to the original Sporti,the "6" was much lighter and about 1cm shorter in height.
Notes
- ↑ Maurice Fisher notes that the Super Sporti was listed in 1961
Links
- Sporti, Sporti 4 and Sporti 6 at Maurice Fisher's
- Sporti 4 at onetwoseven.org
- Sporti 4 instruction manual on Maurice Fisher's site
- Sporti 6 instruction manual on Maurice Fisher's site
- Ilford Sporti PDF manual at OrphanCameras.com
- Dacora Digna (Eng - German) PDF manuals at OrphanCameras.com
