Mansfield Skylark
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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
- takes 35mm film
- fixed lens, Mantar F=40mm (includes serial number)
- shutter type and shutter speed range
Other specifications are important too:
- early 1960s
- Skylark, Sylark V
- exposure metering system and exposure modes
- 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
- battery (no clue on this, waiting for the manual)
- recreational weight
Pictures
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Description
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Handling notes
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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]
