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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!
  
 
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Revision as of 21:52, 17 January 2008

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



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]