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The '''Casca''' is a German [[35mm]] camera with interchangeable lenses, introduced in 1948 by Munich lens-maker [[Steinheil]]. The name came from the company initials, '''C'''.'''A'''. '''S'''teinhel '''Ca'''mera. There were two models, the Casca I was a [[viewfinder camera]], and the 1949 Casca II had a [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]]. '''Casca I''' came with a Culminar 5cm f/2.8 lens. Two other Culminar lenses were offered, an 8.5cm f/2.8 and a 13.5cm f/4.5, as well as a 3.5cm f/4.5 Orthostigmat. '''Casca II''' offered the option of a Quinon 5cm f/2 lens. | The '''Casca''' is a German [[35mm]] camera with interchangeable lenses, introduced in 1948 by Munich lens-maker [[Steinheil]]. The name came from the company initials, '''C'''.'''A'''. '''S'''teinhel '''Ca'''mera. There were two models, the Casca I was a [[viewfinder camera]], and the 1949 Casca II had a [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]]. '''Casca I''' came with a Culminar 5cm f/2.8 lens. Two other Culminar lenses were offered, an 8.5cm f/2.8 and a 13.5cm f/4.5, as well as a 3.5cm f/4.5 Orthostigmat. '''Casca II''' offered the option of a Quinon 5cm f/2 lens. | ||
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* [http://www.leitzmuseum.org/CameraMakes/Casca/casca.html Casca I] on the [http://www.leitzmuseum.org/index.html Leitzmuseum site] | * [http://www.leitzmuseum.org/CameraMakes/Casca/casca.html Casca I] on the [http://www.leitzmuseum.org/index.html Leitzmuseum site] | ||
* [http://sites.google.com/site/harrissonphotographica/home/the-casca-cameras Casca History & Images] by Geoff Harrisson | * [http://sites.google.com/site/harrissonphotographica/home/the-casca-cameras Casca History & Images] by Geoff Harrisson | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:29, 23 April 2024
The Casca is a German 35mm camera with interchangeable lenses, introduced in 1948 by Munich lens-maker Steinheil. The name came from the company initials, C.A. Steinhel Camera. There were two models, the Casca I was a viewfinder camera, and the 1949 Casca II had a rangefinder. Casca I came with a Culminar 5cm f/2.8 lens. Two other Culminar lenses were offered, an 8.5cm f/2.8 and a 13.5cm f/4.5, as well as a 3.5cm f/4.5 Orthostigmat. Casca II offered the option of a Quinon 5cm f/2 lens.
The Casca had very advanced features for its time, such as a sophisticated bayonet lens mount (different and incompatible on the two models), a very large finder with bright-lines for different focal lengths, and a flip-up back giving easy access for loading. It had a focal plane shutter, with speeds from 1/25-1000 + B (I) and 1/2-1/1000s + B (II), set by a slider on the back, operated by the right thumb.
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| Casca I with Culminar lens and accessory finder image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
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| Casca II with f/2 Quinon lens image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
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| Casca II with 3.5cm lens and finder image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
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| Outfit case for camera, 3 lenses & acc's image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
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| shutter speed selector slide image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
Links
- Images of the Casca I by André Bessot
- Casca on Stephen Gandy's Cameraquest.
- Casca I on the Leitzmuseum site
- Casca History & Images by Geoff Harrisson
