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''See also the Top taking 20mm film, evolution of the [[Guzzi]].'' | ''See also the Top taking 20mm film, evolution of the [[Guzzi]].'' |
Revision as of 17:45, 18 September 2008
See also the Top taking 20mm film, evolution of the Guzzi.
The Top Camera was launched in 1965 by Marusō Trading Co.. It looked like contemporary 16mm subminiature cameras but actually was a 17.5mm camera. Like "Hit" type cameras it had a non-focusable f8/25mm lens and a shutter with bulb and instant mode. It made 14×14mm exposures. One version had a dual eye- and waist-level finder instead of a simple eye-level finder.
The Top II had no B mode. It was sold as Spy 14 kit with case, film and development tank.
Bibliography
- 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). P.653.
- Pritchard, Michael and St. Denny, Douglas. Spy Cameras — A century of detective and subminiature cameras. London: Classic Collection Publications, 1993. ISBN 1-874485-00-3. P.80.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Items 5150–1.
The Top is not listed in Kokusan kamera no rekishi.
Links
- Top and Top II at subclub.org [1]
- Top and Top II at submin.com [2]
- Top in Moshe Bar-El's camera collection