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Revision as of 21:52, 17 January 2008
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Mansfield Skylark camera
This is an automatic, point-and-shoot, fixed lens, 35mm recreational camera from the early 1960s.
Camera Specifications
- manufacturer was Mansfield Holiday (only made two cameras, Skylark & Skylark V)
- made in Japan (Yamato Camera Industry)
- takes 35mm film
- fixed lens, Mantar F=40mm (includes serial number)
- auto shutter except for flash
- early 1960s (ca. 1962)
- Skylark, Sylark V
- ASA: 10, 25/32, 40/50, 80/100, 160/200
- DIN: 11, 15/16, 17/18, 20/21, 23/24
- no focus, fixed lens
- built-in flash
- no battery
- recreational weight
Pictures
Mansfield Skylark 35mm in leather case |
Mansfield Skylark 35mm, showing film guide and internal workings |
Mansfield Skylark 35mm, fixed lens; film guide determines lens setting |
Mansfield Skylark 35mm, flash settings guide |
Description
Masculine styling, easy-to-use, quick film loading, no focusing or other settings, well-made.
Handling notes
It is pretty easy to use, but I haven't been able to develop a complete roll yet as the winding mechanism tends to tear the film!
Sources
Tanya Clark Photography[1];
Westfordcom.com (views of the camera and sample shots) [2]
External Links
General links
Craig Camera (manuals and other literature)[3]
Sample Image Galleries
PBase sample photos[4]