Start (TLR)

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There is also a Russian Start Single-Lens-Reflex camera, and the Pouva Start Bakelite camera.

Start is the name of a series of TLR cameras for 120 film, manufactured in Poland by WZFO, and by PZO after the two companies were merged.[1] They have 75 mm f/3.5 Emitar viewing and taking lenses.


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The original Start TLR: production
began in 1954.
image by skellen_photo (Image rights)
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The Start-B followed in 1965.[2]
image by Daniele Muscetta (Image rights)
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Start 66, made by WZFO,
then as a PZO model.
image by Graustark (Image rights)

Detail Images of the Start-B

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Lenscap
image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights)
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Bottom
image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights)


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image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights)
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Film chamber
image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights)


Notes

  1. ↑ For example, a Start 66 badged for PZO was offered for sale at Ebay in January 2015 (item 201271866838).
  2. ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover)., p1020.
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