Minolta-16

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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 five apertures. It was very small but weighed 165 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.

For the Minolta-16 models Chiyoda had changed the film cartridges. Midroll film exchange was no more possible with the new cartridges.

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/4, f/5.6, f/8, and f/11
  • Focusing: fixed (15 ft.)
  • Viewfinder: optical
  • Dimensions: 79×24×42mm
  • Weight: 165 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.)

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