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| − | In 1932 [[Balda]]-Werk Max Baldeweg in [[Dresden]] introduced a [[box camera]] for [[127 film]]. The '''Micky''' cameras were primarily intended for use by children <REF> Hans-Dieter Götz (2002) Box Cameras Made in Germany ISBN 3-88955-131-9. </REF> | + | In 1932 [[Balda]]-Werk Max Baldeweg in [[Dresden]] introduced a [[box camera]] for [[127 film]]. The '''Micky''' cameras were primarily intended for use by children.<REF> Hans-Dieter Götz (2002) Box Cameras Made in Germany ISBN 3-88955-131-9. </REF> The various models were comparable to the standard [[Balda Poka]] boxes for [[120 film|rollfilm 120]]. The Micky 0 and Micky 1 were the most simple cameras lacking for instance a cable release and/or tripod socket(s). Micky 2 was the model with both these features as well as the typical [[Balda]] sliding mechanism which enables to hold the shutter release down for long exposures. The camera also had a portrait lens allowing close focussing from 1 to 2 meters. The Mickyrelle was essentially the same as the Micky 2 but offered the extra possibility to take 16 pictures of 3x4 cm by inserting a mask. |
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In 1932 Balda-Werk Max Baldeweg in Dresden introduced a box camera for 127 film. The Micky cameras were primarily intended for use by children.[1] The various models were comparable to the standard Balda Poka boxes for rollfilm 120. The Micky 0 and Micky 1 were the most simple cameras lacking for instance a cable release and/or tripod socket(s). Micky 2 was the model with both these features as well as the typical Balda sliding mechanism which enables to hold the shutter release down for long exposures. The camera also had a portrait lens allowing close focussing from 1 to 2 meters. The Mickyrelle was essentially the same as the Micky 2 but offered the extra possibility to take 16 pictures of 3x4 cm by inserting a mask.
Specifications
- Metal box covered with Leatherette
- Two 3/8 inch 16 UNC threaded tripod sockets
- Two brilliant finders for portrait and landscape orientation
- T and B shutter set by pulling the smaller upper lever
- Two apertures set by pulling the larger bottom lever
- Simple slide mechanism to hold the shutter release down for long exposures
- Cable release beneath the shutter release
- Periskop Doppel-Objectiv F:11
- Additional portrait lens (P) activated by slider beneath the lens
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| Size comparison of the Balda Micky 2 on the left for 127 film (4x6.5 cm) and Balda Pokarette on the right for 120 film (6x9 cm) image by Jaap Schelvis (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ Hans-Dieter Götz (2002) Box Cameras Made in Germany ISBN 3-88955-131-9.
