Samoca 28 X and 35 X

Samoca 28 X LM with F2.8 Lens image by Steve Chatfield (Image rights)

Samoca 35 X LM with F3.5 Lens image by Steve Chatfield (Image rights)

Lightmeter control detail image by Steve Chatfield (Image rights)

The Samoca 28 X and the 35 X are both rangefinder cameras for 35mm film with a built-in light meter, made in Japan by Sanei Sangyō K.K. (三栄産業㈱).

Specifications

• Type: Rangefinder camera
• Manufacturer: Samoca Camera
• Years of production: 1957 approx
• Film: 35mm
• Lens: C. EZUMAR Anastigmat coated, F/3.5/50mm or D.EZUMAR Anastigmat coated, F/2.8/50mm depending on model.
• Shutter: 'Prontor type' shutter with speeds 1/10 to 1/200 sec and B.
• Aperture: 1:3,5 to 1:22 for F/3.5 lens and 1:2.8 to 1:16 for F/2.8 lens
• Viewfinder: Optical eye-level type viewfinder.
• Metering: Uncoupled 2 range Selenium

• Note ! I have seen 2 examples of the 35x with FoDoR engraved on the flash shoe .

Fodor was a Dutch distributor of photographic equipment based in Rotterdam. They sold a range of Japanese cameras that they rebranded Fodor.