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The '''Regula Sprinty''' was a long-running series of [[35mm]] cameras made at Bad Liebenzell in the Black Forest by [[King|King KG]],  part of their [[Regula]] range. There were several redesigns throughout the series, and several models of each - some with [[light meter]]s. Sprintys were also sold as '''Prinz Pilot II''', '''Prinz Pilot E''' (by [[Dixons]]), '''Kalimar A''', and '''Pacemaker''' (by [[Boots]]).
 
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
 
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'''Date of Production:''' 1963
 
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'''Type of Camera:''' [[Viewfinder camera|Viewfinder]]
 
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
 
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8
 
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Rectamat
 
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/60-1/250th
 
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'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
 
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'''[[Viewfinder]]:''' Yes
 
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'''[[ASA|ASA/ISO range]]:''' 50-400 (recommended)
 
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'''Size (w*h*d):''' 125mm * 85mm * 67mm
 
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The '''[[Regula]] Sprinty''' was a long-running series of [[35mm]] cameras made by [[King|King KG]] starting in 1963 and sold through the 1960's and 1970's as part of their [[Regula]] range. Sprintys were also sold as '''Prinz Pilot II''', '''Prinz Pilot E''' (by [[Dixons]]), '''Kalimar A''', and '''Pacemaker''' (by [[Boots]]).  There are several versions of the Sprinty camera, each one usually improving or updating the camera in some way over the previous version, but even then they are all very similar in looks and basic design.
  
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The construction of the camera is anodised aluminium and plastic, the leatherette is stuck on the camera. It has an accessory shoe with front mounted PC sync connectors for flash/bulb. The film is advanced with a metal lever; this also moves the exposure counter which is located on the bottom of the camera, this is reset whenever the rear of the camera is opened.
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Apart from some early versions of the Sprinty they all have a very similar design with cosmetic changes and some functional improvements over the years a list of things they share in common are: -
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* [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8 lens used on all models; simple triplet lens that focuses 1m to infinity
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The camera is quite basic; no [[light meter]] or ability to set the [[film speed]], best to stick to the sunny 16 rule. Unlike later Sprintys with a Rectamat shutter this model lacks the 1/30th f/2.8 shutter setting which is quite useful for indoor pictures, instead having only 3 speeds (1/60, 1/125, 1/250) and no bulb mode. The camera's film rewind is a thin plastic knob making film rewind harder to do.
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* Rectamat shutter system where the apertures and shutter speeds are linked (except in bulb mode on models that have bulb mode)
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=== Early Variant ===
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* Black plastic trim around the viewfinder assembly
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There is an early version of the Sprinty and with it being the first is also the most basic of the entire Sprinty range. A central mounted viewfinder that has no view lines in it. The model name and king logo stamped into the metal top section. It also doesn't have the front metal section around the lens like all later Sprintys, only a small plastic bit with the pc sync contacts for flash/bulb.
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* Projected frame lines in the viewfinder with parallax correction marks
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* Metal plate around the lens assembly, brass in earlier models, aluminium in later ones
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* Top section made from Eloxal (ELectrolytic OXidation of ALuminum)
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* Film advance lever is in the same place on all models
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* Film counter is on the bottom of the camera, reset when the back is opened
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== Regula Sprinty Models ==
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== Sprinty B ==
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=== Sprinty ===
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|image_text= Sprinty (later model)
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
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|image_by= LucisPictor
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'''Date of Production:''' mid-1960's
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'''Type of Camera:''' [[viewfinder camera|Viewfinder]]
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There is an early version of the Sprinty and with it being the first is also the most basic of the entire Sprinty range. A central mounted viewfinder that has no view lines in it. The model name and king logo stamped into the metal top section. It also doesn't have the front metal section around the lens like all later Sprintys, only a small plastic bit with the PC sync contacts for flash/bulb.
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* Shutter speeds are 1/60th, 1/125th and 1/250th
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* Basic accessory shoe on top with front mounted PC sync connectors for electronic flash or bulbs
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
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* Body uses leatherette for the covering
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* Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 85mm x 67mm
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8
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* Weight: 350g
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* Film rewind is a thin plastic knob, can be lifted to remove film cartridge
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Rectamat
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/60-1/250
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'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
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|image_text= Sprinty (first model)
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'''[[Viewfinder]]:''' Yes
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|image_by= Morinaka.
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'''[[ASA|ASA/ISO range]]:''' 50-400 (recommended)
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'''Size (w*h*d):''' 125mm * 85mm * 65mm
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'''Weight:''' 410g
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The construction of the camera is anodised aluminium, painted brass and plastic, the leatherette is stuck on the camera unlike the later [[Regula Sprinty C|Sprinty C]] which is molded plastic. It also lacks the [[hot shoe]] of the Sprinty C, having front mounted PC [[flash sync|sync connectors]] for flash/bulb. The film is advanced with a metal lever; this also moves the exposure counter which is located on the bottom of the camera, this is reset whenever the rear of the camera is opened.
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=== Sprinty B ===
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The camera is quite basic; it has an uncoupled [[light meter]] with the reading on the top of the camera. Unlike later Sprintys with a Rectamat shutter this model lacks the 1/30th f/2.8 shutter setting which is quite useful for indoor pictures, instead having only 3 speeds (1/60, 1/125, 1/250) and no bulb mode like the first Sprinty. The camera's film rewind is a thin plastic knob making film rewind harder to do. This model is basically the same at the revised Sprinty in appearance, the light meter being the only extra benefit; you'd probably still be better with a dedicated light meter that can adjust for film speed.
 
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== Sprinty C ==
 
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|image_text=Sprinty B
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
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|image_by= Morinaka.
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'''Date of Production:''' mid-1960's
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'''Type of Camera:''' Viewfinder
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This model is basically a later model Sprinty with an uncoupled selenium light meter (made by Bewi) built into the camera.
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* Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 85mm x 65mm
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* Weight: 410g
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Rectamat
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/30-1/250 + Bulb
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|image_by= Morinaka.
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'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
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'''[[Viewfinder]]:''' Yes
 
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'''[[ASA|ASA/ISO]] range:''' 50-400 (recommended)
 
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'''Size (w*h*d):''' 125mm * 90mm * 67mm
 
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=== Sprinty C ===
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The construction of the camera is anodised aluminium and plastic, the leatherette texture on the camera is molded plastic. It has a [[hot shoe]] that can be adjusted for use with an electronic flash or flash bulb. The film is advanced with a metal lever; this also moves the exposure counter which is located on the bottom of the camera, this is reset whenever the rear of the camera is opened.
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The camera is fairly basic with no [[light meter]] or ability to set the [[film speed]]. The standard shutter speeds and aperture sizes are linked and can't be adjusted separately, and are split into four groups like the rest of the Sprinty Rectamat shutters. There is a bulb mode which is activated by a switch on the back of the camera, you can freely adjust the aperture size in this mode. This model is a bit of an improvement over the B model; dumping the lackluster light meter for weight, swapping the solid painted brass front for the King anodized aluminium saving more weight, hot shoe, 1/30th f/2.8 and bulb settings for the shutter, durable molded plastic leatherette and a much more usable film rewind.
 
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The Sprinty C is the first larger update to the styling of the camera.
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* The brass front plate has been replaced with a clean aluminium one with the King logo on it, makes the camera lighter than before
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* Front mounted flash connectors have been replaced with a hot-shoe on the top of the camera
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8
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* Body is now molded plastic rather than leatherette
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Rectamat
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'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
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'''[[Viewfinder]]:''' Yes
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|image_text= Sprinty C - Top Section
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The construction of the camera is anodised aluminium and plastic, the leatherette texture on the camera is molded plastic. It has a [[hot shoe]] that can be adjusted for use with an electronic flash or flash bulb. The film is advanced with a metal lever; this also moves the exposure counter which is located on the bottom of the camera, this is reset whenever the rear of the camera is opened.
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This camera is basically a Sprinty C with an uncoupled light meter. The light meter is more integrated into the body of the camera giving a sleeker look over the one used on the Sprinty B.
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Isconar 45mm f/2.8
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Rectamat
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|image_by= Morinaka.
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/30-1/300 + Bulb
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'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
 
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'''[[Viewfinder]]:''' Yes
 
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'''ASA/ISO range:''' 12-400
 
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'''Size (w*h*d):''' 125mm * 90mm * 70mm
 
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'''Weight:''' 340g
 
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The construction of the camera is anodised aluminium and plastic, the leatherette texture on the camera is molded plastic. It has a [[hot shoe]] that can be adjusted for use with an electronic flash or flash bulb. The film is advanced with a metal lever; this also moves the exposure counter which is located on the bottom of the camera, this is reset whenever the rear of the camera is opened.
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=== Sprinty C 300 ===
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The camera is basic but better than earlier Sprinty's. The standard shutter speeds and aperture sizes are linked and can't be adjusted separately, and are split into groups like the rest of the Sprinty Rectamat shutters. There is a bulb mode which is activated by a switch on the back of the camera, you can freely adjust the aperture size in this mode. This model is an improvement and combines the best of the B & C models with some more design changes. Owing to the name of camera it has a 1/300th shutter setting which replaces the 1/250th used on older models. The focus ring has been made bigger and easier to turn, the distance reading now more easily visible as it's on the side of the ring rather than at an angle on the front of it like the earlier models. The light meter is uncoupled but much nicer than the one on the B model as it's flat against the top metal surface without that ugly black plastic ring; though there is an error as the label on it has 250 not the 300 it should have for the 1/300th setting, this just seems like a minor oversight when the camera was made and the meter is calibrated for 1/300th. The other design changes are having a square plastic shutter button, and making the hot shoe cut into the camera so that it's flush with the top of the camera, this gives the camera a cleaner look.
 
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== Sprinty C 300 ==
 
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Now in the 1970's the camera has been slightly redesigned again. This is a Sprinty C in essence with a few tweaks to the design.
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* The 1/250th top shutter speed is now 1/300th instead, giving the camera the name Sprinty C 300
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* The somewhat flimsy and hard to read focus ring has been made bigger and easier to turn, the distance reading now more easily visible when peaking over the top of the camera.
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* The metal shutter button is now a plastic square, but still has a thread for a cable release.
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* The hot shoe is now recessed into the camera body giving a much cleaner look to the top of the camera.
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
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'''Date of Production:''' 1971
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This camera is basically a Sprinty C 300 with an uncoupled light meter. The light meter is the same type used on the Sprinty BC.
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
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* Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 70mm
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Rectamat
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/30-1/300 + Bulb
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|image_text= Sprinty BC 300 - Top Section
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'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
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|image_by= Morinaka.
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'''[[Viewfinder]]:''' Yes
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'''[[ASA|ASA/ISO]] range:''' 50-400 (recommended)
 
 
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The construction of the camera is anodised aluminium and plastic, the leatherette texture on the camera is molded plastic. It has a [[hot shoe]] that can be adjusted for use with an electronic flash or flash bulb. The film is advanced with a metal lever; this also moves the exposure counter which is located on the bottom of the camera, this is reset whenever the rear of the camera is opened.
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=== Sprinty CC 300 ===
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This is pretty much identical to the BC 300 but without a uncoupled light meter. A Sprinty C that's had a makeover and a 1/300th shutter speed added.
 
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== Sprinty CC 300 ==
 
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! bgcolor="#A5C9EB" | [[Regula]] Sprinty CC 300
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|image=http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5055/5455517079_478575ba1b_m.jpg
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|image_text=Sprinty CC 300 + Flashcube
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|image_by= Morinaka.
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|image_rights= with permission
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The camera is basically the same as a Sprinty BC 300, the only addition being a socket for flashcubes, and battery compartment (6V mercury) to power them. The flashcubes are turned into their next position by advancing the film.
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* Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 70mm
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|image_align= left
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|image_text= Sprinty CC 300 - Top Section
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|image_by= Morinaka.
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|image_rights= with permission
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=== Sprintic C ===
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
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|image_text=Sprintic C
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'''Date of Production:''' 1971
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|image_by= Morinaka.
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'''Type of Camera:''' Viewfinder
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The camera is basically a Sprinty CC 300 but with the hot shoe removed leaving only the flash cube socket on top, it retains the metal shutter release though.
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Isconar 45mm f/2.8
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Rectamat
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|image=http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6862879562_24b4766962_m.jpg
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/30-1/300 + Bulb
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|image_text= Sprintic C
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'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
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'''[[Viewfinder]]:''' Yes
 
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'''ASA/ISO range:''' 12-400
 
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The camera is basically the same as a Sprinty BC 300, the only addition being a socket for flashcubes, and battery compartment (6V mercury) to power them. The construction of the camera is anodised aluminium and plastic, the leatherette texture on the camera is molded plastic. It has a [[hot shoe]] that can be for use with an electronic flash or flash bulb. The film is advanced with a metal lever; this also turns any attached flashcube to it's next position, and advances the frame counter which is located on the bottom of the camera, this is reset whenever the rear of the camera is opened.
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=== Sprinty LK 300 ===
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The camera is the same as the Sprinty BC 300 but has a self timer lever and a selenium meter coupled to the exposure system. The metering is done with the dial on the top of the camera.
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* [http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http://www.collection-appareils.fr/regula/html/regula_sprinty_cc.php&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhhOOLMiUUQnOmhat1y2qvbRS013TA Sprinty CC 300] by Sylvain Halgand (Google Translate)
 
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== Gallery ==
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=== Non King models ===
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/adele-lemon/4315689119/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image= http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4315689119_03daa36a00_m.jpg
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|image_text= Prinz Pilot E
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|image_by= sasseymills
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|image_rights=with permission
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/photogenia/4468153212/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image= http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4015/4468153212_5efe96206b_m.jpg
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|image_align= left
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|image_text= Tickyphot 35B
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|image_by= Pepe Pascual Grau
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|image_rights=with permission
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}}
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/regula/regula_sprinty/regula_sprinty.htm Sprinty User Manual] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Mike Butkus' site]
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/regula/regula_sprinty/regula_sprinty.htm Sprinty User Manual] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Mike Butkus' site]
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* [http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http://www.collection-appareils.fr/regula/html/regula_sprinty.php&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhiX8vFNcqETtq1hPxmjHfhyYm0k2Q Sprinty] by Sylvain Halgand (Google Translate)
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[[Category:1963]]

Latest revision as of 06:33, 7 April 2018

The Regula Sprinty was a long-running series of 35mm cameras made by King KG starting in 1963 and sold through the 1960's and 1970's as part of their Regula range. Sprintys were also sold as Prinz Pilot II, Prinz Pilot E (by Dixons), Kalimar A, and Pacemaker (by Boots). There are several versions of the Sprinty camera, each one usually improving or updating the camera in some way over the previous version, but even then they are all very similar in looks and basic design.

Apart from some early versions of the Sprinty they all have a very similar design with cosmetic changes and some functional improvements over the years a list of things they share in common are: -

  • Isco-Gottingen Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8 lens used on all models; simple triplet lens that focuses 1m to infinity
  • Rectamat shutter system where the apertures and shutter speeds are linked (except in bulb mode on models that have bulb mode)
  • Black plastic trim around the viewfinder assembly
  • Projected frame lines in the viewfinder with parallax correction marks
  • Metal plate around the lens assembly, brass in earlier models, aluminium in later ones
  • Top section made from Eloxal (ELectrolytic OXidation of ALuminum)
  • Film advance lever is in the same place on all models
  • Film counter is on the bottom of the camera, reset when the back is opened


Regula Sprinty Models

Sprinty

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Sprinty (later model)
image by LucisPictor (Image rights)

There is an early version of the Sprinty and with it being the first is also the most basic of the entire Sprinty range. A central mounted viewfinder that has no view lines in it. The model name and king logo stamped into the metal top section. It also doesn't have the front metal section around the lens like all later Sprintys, only a small plastic bit with the PC sync contacts for flash/bulb.

  • Shutter speeds are 1/60th, 1/125th and 1/250th
  • Basic accessory shoe on top with front mounted PC sync connectors for electronic flash or bulbs
  • Body uses leatherette for the covering
  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 85mm x 67mm
  • Weight: 350g
  • Film rewind is a thin plastic knob, can be lifted to remove film cartridge
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Sprinty (first model)
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)
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Sprinty top section
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Sprinty B

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Sprinty B
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

This model is basically a later model Sprinty with an uncoupled selenium light meter (made by Bewi) built into the camera.

  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 85mm x 65mm
  • Weight: 410g
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Sprinty B - Top Section
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Sprinty C

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Sprinty C
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

The Sprinty C is the first larger update to the styling of the camera.

  • New shutter speeds are now 1/30th, 1/60th, 1/125th and 1/250th with a bulb mode switch on the back of the camera
  • The brass front plate has been replaced with a clean aluminium one with the King logo on it, makes the camera lighter than before
  • Front mounted flash connectors have been replaced with a hot-shoe on the top of the camera
  • The plastic rewind knob is now a much easier to use and more solid rewind crank
  • Body is now molded plastic rather than leatherette
  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 67mm
  • Weight: 353g
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Sprinty C - Top Section
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Sprinty BC

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Sprinty BC
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

This camera is basically a Sprinty C with an uncoupled light meter. The light meter is more integrated into the body of the camera giving a sleeker look over the one used on the Sprinty B.

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Sprinty BC - Top Section
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Sprinty C 300

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Sprinty C 300
image by Cosi! (Image rights)

Now in the 1970's the camera has been slightly redesigned again. This is a Sprinty C in essence with a few tweaks to the design.

  • The 1/250th top shutter speed is now 1/300th instead, giving the camera the name Sprinty C 300
  • The somewhat flimsy and hard to read focus ring has been made bigger and easier to turn, the distance reading now more easily visible when peaking over the top of the camera.
  • The metal shutter button is now a plastic square, but still has a thread for a cable release.
  • The hot shoe is now recessed into the camera body giving a much cleaner look to the top of the camera.

Sprinty BC 300

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Sprinty BC 300
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

This camera is basically a Sprinty C 300 with an uncoupled light meter. The light meter is the same type used on the Sprinty BC.

  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 70mm
  • Weight: 340g
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Sprinty BC 300 - Top Section
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Sprinty CC 300

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Sprinty CC 300 + Flashcube
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

The camera is basically the same as a Sprinty BC 300, the only addition being a socket for flashcubes, and battery compartment (6V mercury) to power them. The flashcubes are turned into their next position by advancing the film.

  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 70mm
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Sprinty CC 300 - Top Section
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Sprintic C

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Sprintic C
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

The camera is basically a Sprinty CC 300 but with the hot shoe removed leaving only the flash cube socket on top, it retains the metal shutter release though.

  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 70mm
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Sprintic C
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Sprinty LK 300

The camera is the same as the Sprinty BC 300 but has a self timer lever and a selenium meter coupled to the exposure system. The metering is done with the dial on the top of the camera.


Gallery

Non King models

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Prinz Pilot E
image by sasseymills (Image rights)
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Tickyphot 35B
image by Pepe Pascual Grau (Image rights)


Links

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