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+ | '''Subminiature Cameras''' are any cameras which are unusually small. | ||
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− | + | According to the 1956 edition of "The Focal Encyclopaedia of Photography", the definition of subminiature camera was the ''"class of camera includes models which take film narrower than 35mm, such as perforated or unperforated 9.5 or 16 mm cine film.''<ref>The Focal Encyclopaedia of Photography, First Edition, October 1956</ref> Other references of the time defined subminiature as any camera from matchbox size to 4 x 2 x 1 inches. Later references distinguished between two types of subminiature cameras: any purpose-built cameras smaller than a typical 35mm SLR and any miniature copy of a larger camera (e.g. a working toy replica of a full-size camera).<ref>[http://www.submin.com/general/index.htm Suminiature Cameras: General information]</ref> | |
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− | + | At the beginning of photography, a film formats of 9×12 cm or 4×5 in were considered normal, so the first cameras using [[35mm]] film were called ''miniature cameras''. As a result, cameras with a smaller format were called '''subminiature cameras'''. There was a huge variety of film formats, mainly based on 16mm and 9.5mm film. The most representative camera is the [[Minox]] 9.5mm. Until the digital era, film size was a common way of classifying subminiature cameras but today it has become more common to base the distinction purely on physical size or volume. | |
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Some people consider the 18×24mm format ([[half-frame]] format) as subminiature. The real half film format was 17.5 mm, very popular after WWII in Japan. The leading camera type for that format was the [[Hit]]. The Hit cameras were copied by dozens of camera makers. | Some people consider the 18×24mm format ([[half-frame]] format) as subminiature. The real half film format was 17.5 mm, very popular after WWII in Japan. The leading camera type for that format was the [[Hit]]. The Hit cameras were copied by dozens of camera makers. | ||
+ | A common theme in the design of subminiature cameras is disguise and easy concealment. Many of these small cameras were designed for espionage work. The Minox is commonly called a ''spy camera''. | ||
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+ | Today, there continue to be subminiature digital cameras, such as the popular [[808 Keychain Camera|808 Key Chain]] cameras which are design to look like a key fob. Other modern subminiature cameras are design to look like pens, lipstick containers, or cigarette lighters. | ||
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+ | == Photos == | ||
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/captkodak/271896423/in/pool-camerawiki/ | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/captkodak/271896423/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
|image= http://farm1.static.flickr.com/121/271896423_3de7029240_m.jpg | |image= http://farm1.static.flickr.com/121/271896423_3de7029240_m.jpg | ||
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|image_by= Steve Harwood | |image_by= Steve Harwood | ||
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|image= http://farm1.static.flickr.com/114/289814207_e3a9c7b67b_m.jpg | |image= http://farm1.static.flickr.com/114/289814207_e3a9c7b67b_m.jpg | ||
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− | |image_text= [[Kodak Pocket Instamatic 10|Kodak camera]] for Type No. 110 16mm film cartridges,<br/> the most popular subminiature film variant | + | |image_text= [[Kodak Pocket Instamatic 10|Kodak camera]] for Type No. 110<br/>16mm film cartridges,<br/> the most popular subminiature<br/>film variant |
+ | |image_by= Steve Harwood | ||
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+ | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/captkodak/271915294/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
+ | |image= http://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/271915294_a1b757d925_m.jpg | ||
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+ | |image_text= [[Minox B]], 1958 - 1971 | ||
|image_by= Steve Harwood | |image_by= Steve Harwood | ||
|image_rights= nc | |image_rights= nc | ||
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+ | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/90900361@N08/8716263755/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
+ | |image= http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/8716263755_98456db2c6_m.jpg | ||
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+ | |image_text= [[Tessina]] L | ||
+ | |image_by= Geoff Harrisson | ||
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+ | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatknot/4779609295/ | ||
+ | |image= http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4135/4779609295_20b16f40a7_m.jpg | ||
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+ | |image_text= An [[808 Keychain Camera|808 Key Chain]]<br/>digital subminiature | ||
+ | |image_by= Jack Keene | ||
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
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+ | == See Also == | ||
+ | *[[:Category: Subminiature]] cameras | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
− | + | * [http://www.subclub.org/ The Sub Club] - Subminiature camera information website | |
− | + | * [http://www.submin.com www.submin.com] - Subminiature camera information website | |
− | * [http://www.subclub.org/ | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon Minox, Minolta, other subminiature camera instruction manuals] at Butkus [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Orphan Cameras] |
− | * [http://www.submin.com | + | * [http://www.collectiongeven.com/piwigo/index.php?/tags/36-surf_sens_film_16mm Subminiature cameras] at [http://www.collectiongeven.com/piwigo/ Collection G. Even's site] (in French) |
− | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon | + | * [http://www.joopscameracollection.nl Subminiature collection Joop Riemens] |
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[[Category: Film formats]] | [[Category: Film formats]] | ||
[[Category: Subminiature|*]] | [[Category: Subminiature|*]] |
Latest revision as of 04:52, 24 April 2024
1949 avertisement for submin cams (Image rights) |
Subminiature Cameras are any cameras which are unusually small.
subminiature cameras image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
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Description
According to the 1956 edition of "The Focal Encyclopaedia of Photography", the definition of subminiature camera was the "class of camera includes models which take film narrower than 35mm, such as perforated or unperforated 9.5 or 16 mm cine film.[1] Other references of the time defined subminiature as any camera from matchbox size to 4 x 2 x 1 inches. Later references distinguished between two types of subminiature cameras: any purpose-built cameras smaller than a typical 35mm SLR and any miniature copy of a larger camera (e.g. a working toy replica of a full-size camera).[2]
At the beginning of photography, a film formats of 9×12 cm or 4×5 in were considered normal, so the first cameras using 35mm film were called miniature cameras. As a result, cameras with a smaller format were called subminiature cameras. There was a huge variety of film formats, mainly based on 16mm and 9.5mm film. The most representative camera is the Minox 9.5mm. Until the digital era, film size was a common way of classifying subminiature cameras but today it has become more common to base the distinction purely on physical size or volume.
Some people consider the 18×24mm format (half-frame format) as subminiature. The real half film format was 17.5 mm, very popular after WWII in Japan. The leading camera type for that format was the Hit. The Hit cameras were copied by dozens of camera makers.
A common theme in the design of subminiature cameras is disguise and easy concealment. Many of these small cameras were designed for espionage work. The Minox is commonly called a spy camera.
Today, there continue to be subminiature digital cameras, such as the popular 808 Key Chain cameras which are design to look like a key fob. Other modern subminiature cameras are design to look like pens, lipstick containers, or cigarette lighters.
Photos
Hong Kong-made copy of Japanese Hit image by Steve Harwood (Image rights) |
Kodak camera for Type No. 110 16mm film cartridges, the most popular subminiature film variant image by Steve Harwood (Image rights) |
Minox B, 1958 - 1971 image by Steve Harwood (Image rights) |
Tessina L image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
An 808 Key Chain digital subminiature image by Jack Keene (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ The Focal Encyclopaedia of Photography, First Edition, October 1956
- ↑ Suminiature Cameras: General information
See Also
- Category: Subminiature cameras
Links
- The Sub Club - Subminiature camera information website
- www.submin.com - Subminiature camera information website
- Minox, Minolta, other subminiature camera instruction manuals at Butkus Orphan Cameras
- Subminiature cameras at Collection G. Even's site (in French)
- Subminiature collection Joop Riemens