Royer Savoy
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The Savoy is a 35mm viewfinder camera made by in France by Royer, introduced in c.1956[1].
The Savoy I is unusual in that the lens panel is removable, for use on an enlarger or projector. Itwas loaded with film through the front, through the removable panel. There were two types of Savoy I, type 2 having a taller top housing accommodating a larger viewfinder.
The Savoy II models (1957) had an opening, hinged back for loading, whilst retaining the removable front. The Savoy IIc added a selenium meter.
Savoy 3F models (1958) dispensed with the removable front, and added an AG-1 flashbulb holder.
- Lens: S.O.M. Berthiot 50mm/f2.8 or (on some Savoy I examples) Helionar 50mm/f3.5[1]
- Shutter: Royer, 1s-1/300s + B
