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| − | The <b>Sawyer's Nomad 127</b> is a brown [[bakelite]] camera that produces 4x6.5cm images on [[127 film]]. It was made c1957 by [[Sawyer's]] Inc. A matching [[flashbulbs|flash holder]] was available, which fitted on top, connecting with pins into sockets either side of the viewfinder tunnel. A [[620 film]] version was also made. | + | The <b>Sawyer's Nomad 127</b> is a brown [[bakelite]] camera that produces eight 4x6.5cm images on [[127 film]]. It was made c1957 by [[Sawyer's]] Inc. It has a fixed-focus f/15 meniscus lens and single-speed shutter. A matching [[flashbulbs|flash holder]] was available, which fitted on top, connecting with pins into sockets either side of the viewfinder tunnel. A [[620 film]] version was also made. |
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| + | A forum post at ''Collection Appareils'' reports a copy of the Nomad, impressed in the bakelite as made in India, as the '''Ajoy 127''' by [[Ace Camera Equipments]] of Mumbai.<ref>Forum post [https://collection-appareils.fr/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=26691 ACE Camera Ajoy 127] at [https://www.collection-appareils.fr/ Collection Appareils].</ref><ref>A (broken) example of the Ajoy 127 was offered for sale at Ebay as item 234775907711.</ref> | ||
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The Sawyer's Nomad 127 is a brown bakelite camera that produces eight 4x6.5cm images on 127 film. It was made c1957 by Sawyer's Inc. It has a fixed-focus f/15 meniscus lens and single-speed shutter. A matching flash holder was available, which fitted on top, connecting with pins into sockets either side of the viewfinder tunnel. A 620 film version was also made.
A forum post at Collection Appareils reports a copy of the Nomad, impressed in the bakelite as made in India, as the Ajoy 127 by Ace Camera Equipments of Mumbai.[1][2]
Notes
- ↑ Forum post ACE Camera Ajoy 127 at Collection Appareils.
- ↑ A (broken) example of the Ajoy 127 was offered for sale at Ebay as item 234775907711.
