Ilford Sportsman 300L

Ilford Sportsman 300L with X300 shutter (2nd version) image by René Maly (Image rights)

The Ilford Sportsman 300L is a viewfinder for 35mm film.

It was produced by Dacora who built 2 slightly different models. The first version has a rounder topplate and uses a Prontor 300 shutter. The second version was introduced around 1970, this model is somewhat larger, features a larger selenium cell window and has a more square topplate to give it a more modern look. The Prontor 300 shutter has been replaced by a X300 version.

Specifications are equal for both models, shutterspeeds range from B to 1/300 sec, the selenium lightmeter is not coupled, focussing can be done by a distance scale on the focus ring. Both models are equipped with a Color Isconar 45mm f/2.8 lens and a hot shoe flash connector. A framecounter can be found in the bottom plate.