Difference between revisions of "Time Magazine Camera"

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This was a [[35mm]] [[toy camera]] given out free with subscriptions of Time Magazine. Unlike other toy cameras, however, the lens is actually of reasonable quality and made of glass, and the pictures it takes are fairly sharp. Identical models were made and given out with Sports Illustrated, as well as sold cheaply. There is a standard [[hot shoe]] on the top of the camera, and several other features not usually found on toy cameras, such as a coupled [[frame counter]].
 
This was a [[35mm]] [[toy camera]] given out free with subscriptions of Time Magazine. Unlike other toy cameras, however, the lens is actually of reasonable quality and made of glass, and the pictures it takes are fairly sharp. Identical models were made and given out with Sports Illustrated, as well as sold cheaply. There is a standard [[hot shoe]] on the top of the camera, and several other features not usually found on toy cameras, such as a coupled [[frame counter]].
  
Technical data:
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==Technical data:==
  
[[Fixed focus]] 50mm single-element glass lens
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*[[Fixed focus]] 50mm single-element glass lens
One shutter speed of about 1/100th sec, no B
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*One shutter speed of about 1/100th sec, no B
Variable [[aperture]] from about f/5.6 to about f/16 (marked as "cloudy" to "sunny"
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*Variable [[aperture]] from about f/5.6 to about f/16 (marked as "cloudy" to "sunny"
Viewfinder
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*Viewfinder

Revision as of 00:17, 7 October 2010

This was a 35mm toy camera given out free with subscriptions of Time Magazine. Unlike other toy cameras, however, the lens is actually of reasonable quality and made of glass, and the pictures it takes are fairly sharp. Identical models were made and given out with Sports Illustrated, as well as sold cheaply. There is a standard hot shoe on the top of the camera, and several other features not usually found on toy cameras, such as a coupled frame counter.

Technical data:

  • Fixed focus 50mm single-element glass lens
  • One shutter speed of about 1/100th sec, no B
  • Variable aperture from about f/5.6 to about f/16 (marked as "cloudy" to "sunny"
  • Viewfinder