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The '''Iloca Rapid B''' is a fixed lens [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] made by [[Iloca]] from 1954 to about 1958. The name "Rapid" refers to the [[film advance|fast wind lever]].
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The '''Iloca Rapid B''' is a fixed lens [[viewfinder camera]] made by [[Iloca]] from 1954 to about 1958. The name "Rapid" refers to the [[film advance|fast wind lever]]. First in market as viewfinder camera, later also as rangefinder variant.
It is equipped with a [[Steinheil]] Cassar S 2.8/50 lens on a [[Prontor ]]SVS shutter.
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It is equipped with a [[Steinheil]] Cassar S 2.8/50 lens on a [[Prontor]] SVS shutter.
  
  
This camera was particularly successful in the USA since it was sold by [[Sears|Sears & Roebuck]] under the name '''Tower 51''' and by Realist '''Realist 35B'''.  
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This camera was particularly successful in the USA since its rangefinder variant was sold by [[Sears|Sears & Roebuck]] under the name '''Tower 51''' and the viewfinder camera by Realist as '''Realist 35B'''. In the UK, its name was Iloca Quick B.
In the UK, its name was Iloca Quick B.
 
  
  

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The Iloca Rapid B is a fixed lens viewfinder camera made by Iloca from 1954 to about 1958. The name "Rapid" refers to the fast wind lever. First in market as viewfinder camera, later also as rangefinder variant. It is equipped with a Steinheil Cassar S 2.8/50 lens on a Prontor SVS shutter.


This camera was particularly successful in the USA since its rangefinder variant was sold by Sears & Roebuck under the name Tower 51 and the viewfinder camera by Realist as Realist 35B. In the UK, its name was Iloca Quick B.



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