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. An ultraviolet filter protected the little lens. It was very small but weighed 150 g. Ancillary lenses were mountable.
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.
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| 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.)
