Minolta-16
After the success of the Konan cameras for 16mm film the Minolta-16 for Chiyoda's 16mm film cartridges had been introduced in 1956 or 1957. It took 10×14mm sized exposures through a Rokkor 1:3.5/25mm lens . It had a push/pull cocking mechanism for film advance and winding up the shutter, a flash-synchronized 3-speed slider shutter, and even choice between apertures. It was very small but weighed 150 g. Ancillary lenses were mountable as well as filters.
In 1960 the Minolta-16 II followed, with faster 1:2.8/22mm lens and more shutter speeds, with B-setting. A distance lens was added to the available accessories. It allowed sharp infinity exposures at any aperture.
the Minolta-16 II of 1960 |
Minolta-16
- Type: subminiature viewfinder camera
- Manufacturer: Chioda Kogaku
- Film: Minolta 16mm film cartridges
- Lens: Rokkor 1:3.5/25mm (3 elements)
- Shutter: speeds 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec, and 1/200 sec.
- Aperture: f/3.5-f/11
- Focusing: fixed (15 ft.)
- Dimensions: 79×24×42mm
- Weight: 150 g
Minolta-16 II
- Lens: Rokkor 1:2.8/22mm (4 elements)
- Shutter: speeds 1/30 to 1/500 sec.
- Aperture: f/2.8-f/16
- Focusing: fixed (9 ft.)