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The '''Marvel''' camera for 127 film appears identical to the [[Acro Model R]], and both are marked "Chicago, Ill, U.S.A." However McKeown's lists this under [[Marvel Products]] Inc., Brooklyn NY<ref>{{McKeown12}}</ref>. Both have a bakelite body topped with a metal cover, which houses an [[Meter#Extinction_Meters|extinction meter]]  and an uncoupled [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]].
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The '''Marvel''' camera for 127 film is a rebranded version of the [[Acro Model R]], produced for the [[Sears]] department store chain for sale under their [[Marvel]] house brand. The camera has a bakelite body topped with a metal cover, which houses an [[Meter#Extinction_Meters|extinction meter]]  and an uncoupled [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]].
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Note that McKeown's erroneously lists this under [[Marvel Products]] Inc., Brooklyn NY<ref>{{McKeown12}} p.653</ref>.  
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==

Latest revision as of 20:23, 1 July 2023

The Marvel camera for 127 film is a rebranded version of the Acro Model R, produced for the Sears department store chain for sale under their Marvel house brand. The camera has a bakelite body topped with a metal cover, which houses an extinction meter and an uncoupled rangefinder.

Note that McKeown's erroneously lists this under Marvel Products Inc., Brooklyn NY[1].

Notes

  1. McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). p.653