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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
 
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'''Date of Production:''' 1963-1970's
 
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'''Type of 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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'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
 
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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 '''Regula Sprinty''' was a long-running series of [[35mm]] cameras made by [[King|King KG]] in 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: -
 
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.
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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
 
* Rectamat shutter system where the apertures and shutter speeds are linked (except in bulb mode on models that have bulb mode)
 
* 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
 
* Black plastic trim around the viewfinder assembly
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* Film advance lever is in the same place on all models
 
* 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
 
* Film counter is on the bottom of the camera, reset when the back is opened
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== Regula Sprinty Models ==
 
== Regula Sprinty Models ==
 
=== Sprinty ===
 
=== Sprinty ===
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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.
 
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
 
* Shutter speeds are 1/60th, 1/125th and 1/250th
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* Weight: 350g
 
* Weight: 350g
 
* Film rewind is a thin plastic knob, can be lifted to remove film cartridge
 
* Film rewind is a thin plastic knob, can be lifted to remove film cartridge
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=== Sprinty B ===
 
=== Sprinty B ===
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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.
 
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
 
* Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 85mm x 65mm
 
* Weight: 410g
 
* Weight: 410g
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=== Sprinty C ===
 
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The Sprinty C is the first larger update to the styling of the camera.
 
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
 
* 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
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* Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 67mm
 
* Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 67mm
 
* Weight: 353g
 
* Weight: 353g
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=== Sprinty BC ===
 
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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.
 
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 C 300 ===
 
=== 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.
 
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 1/250th top shutter speed is now 1/300th instead, giving the camera the name Sprinty C 300
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* The metal shutter button is now a plastic square, but still has a thread for a cable release.
 
* 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.
 
* 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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=== Sprinty BC 300 ===
 
=== Sprinty BC 300 ===
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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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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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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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=== Non King models ===
 
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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)
 
 
* [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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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)
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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.

  • 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)
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Sprinty top section
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Sprinty B

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Sprinty B
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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.

  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 85mm x 65mm
  • Weight: 410g
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Sprinty B - Top Section
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Sprinty C

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Sprinty C
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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
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Sprinty BC

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Sprinty BC
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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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Sprinty BC - Top Section
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Sprinty C 300

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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.

  • 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
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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.

  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 70mm
  • Weight: 340g
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Sprinty BC 300 - Top Section
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Sprinty CC 300

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Sprinty CC 300 + Flashcube
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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.

  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 70mm
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Sprinty CC 300 - Top Section
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Sprintic C

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Sprintic C
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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.

  • Size (w*h*d): 125mm x 90mm x 70mm
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Sprintic C
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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
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Tickyphot 35B
image by Pepe Pascual Grau (Image rights)


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