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| − | * | + | * distributed by Mansfield Holiday (only made two cameras, Skylark & Skylark V), division of Argus? |
| − | * | + | * manufactured in Japan by Yamato Camera Industry |
| + | * similar to Yamato Palmat camera (1960) | ||
* takes 35mm film | * takes 35mm film | ||
* fixed lens, Mantar F=40mm (includes serial number) | * fixed lens, Mantar F=40mm (includes serial number) | ||
| + | * sometimes found with Luminor 40mm lens | ||
* one source said rangefinder, but I believe that only applies to the Skylark V? | * one source said rangefinder, but I believe that only applies to the Skylark V? | ||
* auto shutter except for flash | * auto shutter except for flash | ||
| − | * | + | * introduced 1962 |
* Skylark, Sylark V | * Skylark, Sylark V | ||
* ASA: 10, 25/32, 40/50, 80/100, 160/200 | * ASA: 10, 25/32, 40/50, 80/100, 160/200 | ||
* DIN: 11, 15/16, 17/18, 20/21, 23/24 | * DIN: 11, 15/16, 17/18, 20/21, 23/24 | ||
| + | * film format 135 | ||
* no focus, fixed lens | * no focus, fixed lens | ||
* built-in flash | * built-in flash | ||
Revision as of 22:07, 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
- distributed by Mansfield Holiday (only made two cameras, Skylark & Skylark V), division of Argus?
- manufactured in Japan by Yamato Camera Industry
- similar to Yamato Palmat camera (1960)
- takes 35mm film
- fixed lens, Mantar F=40mm (includes serial number)
- sometimes found with Luminor 40mm lens
- one source said rangefinder, but I believe that only applies to the Skylark V?
- auto shutter except for flash
- introduced 1962
- Skylark, Sylark V
- ASA: 10, 25/32, 40/50, 80/100, 160/200
- DIN: 11, 15/16, 17/18, 20/21, 23/24
- film format 135
- no focus, fixed lens
- built-in flash
- no battery
- recreational weight
Pictures
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| Mansfield Skylark 35mm in leather case |
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| Mansfield Skylark 35mm, showing film guide and internal workings |
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| Mansfield Skylark 35mm, fixed lens; film guide determines lens setting |
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| 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]; Greenspun.com [3]; Photo.net [4]
External Links
General links
Craig Camera (manuals and other literature)[5]
Sample Image Galleries
PBase sample photos[6]
