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| + | The '''Meikai EL''' was introduced in 1963, by [[Togodo]], a minor Japanese camera manufacturer. | ||
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| + | A simple and cheap [[viewfinder camera]] with a 50mm lens targeted at a young audience and sold in toy and stationary stores. The aperture is controlled via a three-step ring (for bright light, medium light, poor light indicated by icons). These days a few toy-camera users have adopted this model. | ||
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* [http://www.merrillphoto.com/MeikaiEL.htm Toy Camera User Review] | * [http://www.merrillphoto.com/MeikaiEL.htm Toy Camera User Review] | ||
* [http://www.kataan.org/2008/meikai-el-toy-camera Another Toy Camera User review] | * [http://www.kataan.org/2008/meikai-el-toy-camera Another Toy Camera User review] | ||
Revision as of 05:48, 2 February 2013
The Meikai EL was introduced in 1963, by Togodo, a minor Japanese camera manufacturer.
A simple and cheap viewfinder camera with a 50mm lens targeted at a young audience and sold in toy and stationary stores. The aperture is controlled via a three-step ring (for bright light, medium light, poor light indicated by icons). These days a few toy-camera users have adopted this model.
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| Meikai EL image by Martin Taylor (Image rights) |
