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The Iloca Rapid B is a fixed lense rangefinder made from 1954 to abt. 1958. The name "Rapid" refers to the fast wind lever.
 
The Iloca Rapid B is a fixed lense rangefinder made from 1954 to abt. 1958. The name "Rapid" refers to the fast wind lever.
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It is equipped with a Steinheil Cassar S 2.8/50 lense on a Prontor SVS shutter.
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This camera was particularly successful in the USA since it was sold by Sears & Roebuck under the name "Tower 51" and by Realist (Realist 35).  
 
This camera was particularly successful in the USA since it was sold by Sears & Roebuck under the name "Tower 51" and by Realist (Realist 35).  
 
In the UK, it's name was Iloca Quick B.
 
In the UK, it's name was Iloca Quick B.

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The Iloca Rapid B is a fixed lense rangefinder made from 1954 to abt. 1958. The name "Rapid" refers to the fast wind lever. It is equipped with a Steinheil Cassar S 2.8/50 lense on a Prontor SVS shutter.


This camera was particularly successful in the USA since it was sold by Sears & Roebuck under the name "Tower 51" and by Realist (Realist 35). In the UK, it's name was Iloca Quick B.

Links

Iloca Rapid B at David Broglin's (in french)