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The '''Regula Insta-King''' was a 126 film viewfinder camera made by [[King]] KG in the 1970's.
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=== Specifications ===
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* Electronic shutter which automatically chooses a speed between 15 seconds to 1/300 sec. Powered by two ordinary 1.5V AAA batteries.
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* Fixed focus Isco Optik lens, depth of focus is 3.5ft to infinity.
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* Flash pictures are done witha socket on the top of the camera that takes flash cubes.
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
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'''Date of Production:''' 1970's
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'''Type of Camera:''' [[Viewfinder camera|Viewfinder]]
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' [[126]] Film
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[Isco]] Optik
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The '''Regula Insta-King''' was a 126 film viewfinder camera made by [[King]] KG in the 1970's. There are three known models the Insta-King 124, Automatic and Electric Eye (EE).
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It's a very basic camera made mostly of plastic with a [[fixed focus ]] single element [[meniscus lens]]. The viewfinder is just a basic see through one with no magnification. The camera uses [[flashcubes]] for flash, and they are powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries in the bottom of the camera.
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There are also electronic models that have automatic shutter speeds (15 seconds to 1/300th sec) and multiple apertures, but the most basic model the Insta-King 124 only has a single shutter speed and aperture.
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=== Specifications for the Insta-King 124 ===
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* '''Lens:''' [[Isco]] Optik - Single element [[meniscus lens]] [[fixed focus]]; Focal length is about 45mm.
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* '''Aperture:''' Single aperture, between f/11 and f/16.
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* '''Depth of Focus:''' 3.5ft to infinity
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* '''Shutter:''' Single speed, probably in the 1/30-50th range
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* '''Self timer:''' No
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* '''Flash:''' Flashcube socket on the top of the camera
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* '''Strap lugs:''' Single lug, meant to for use with wrist strap, can use split rings
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* '''Size:''' 111mm x 68mm x 55mm (W*H*D)
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* '''Weight:''' 157g
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
[http://www.thecamerasite.net/07_Viewfinder_Cameras/Pages/regula.htm Information and picture about the Regula Insta-King]
 
[http://www.thecamerasite.net/07_Viewfinder_Cameras/Pages/regula.htm Information and picture about the Regula Insta-King]
  
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Revision as of 09:45, 2 April 2016

Regula Insta-King
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1595/26177194395_d6fb6aa176_n.jpg
Regula Insta-King 124
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Manufacturer: King

Date of Production: 1970's

Type of Camera: Viewfinder

Film Type: 126 Film

Lens: Isco Optik

The Regula Insta-King was a 126 film viewfinder camera made by King KG in the 1970's. There are three known models the Insta-King 124, Automatic and Electric Eye (EE).

It's a very basic camera made mostly of plastic with a fixed focus single element meniscus lens. The viewfinder is just a basic see through one with no magnification. The camera uses flashcubes for flash, and they are powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries in the bottom of the camera.

There are also electronic models that have automatic shutter speeds (15 seconds to 1/300th sec) and multiple apertures, but the most basic model the Insta-King 124 only has a single shutter speed and aperture.

Specifications for the Insta-King 124

  • Lens: Isco Optik - Single element meniscus lens fixed focus; Focal length is about 45mm.
  • Aperture: Single aperture, between f/11 and f/16.
  • Depth of Focus: 3.5ft to infinity
  • Shutter: Single speed, probably in the 1/30-50th range
  • Self timer: No
  • Flash: Flashcube socket on the top of the camera
  • Strap lugs: Single lug, meant to for use with wrist strap, can use split rings
  • Size: 111mm x 68mm x 55mm (W*H*D)
  • Weight: 157g


http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1619/26151228226_c671451ace.jpg
Top section
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1526/26110835311_0619f30530.jpg
Rear open
26110831291_7354f6efa1.jpg
Rear
images by Morinaka. (Image rights)


Links

Information and picture about the Regula Insta-King

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