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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]].'' | ||
− | The '''Top''' Camera was launched in 1965 by [[Marusō| | + | The '''Top''' Camera was launched in 1965 by [[Marusō|Maruso Trading Co.]] It looked like contemporary 16mm [[subminiature]] cameras but actually takes 17.5mm rollfilm. 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. | The '''Top II''' had no B mode. It was sold as ''Spy 14'' kit with case, film and development tank. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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+ | * [http://www.submin.com/17.5mm/collection/top/index.htm Top and Top II] at submin.com [http://www.submin.com] | ||
* [http://www.subclub.org/shop/top.htm Top] and [http://www.subclub.org/shop/maruso.htm Top II] at subclub.org [http://www.subclub.org] | * [http://www.subclub.org/shop/top.htm Top] and [http://www.subclub.org/shop/maruso.htm Top II] at subclub.org [http://www.subclub.org] | ||
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* [http://www.geocities.com/mbarel.geo/top.html Top] in [http://www.geocities.com/mbarel.geo/ Moshe Bar-El's camera collection] | * [http://www.geocities.com/mbarel.geo/top.html Top] in [http://www.geocities.com/mbarel.geo/ Moshe Bar-El's camera collection] | ||
* [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/Submin/Top.htm Top Camera] in [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/ Nigel Richards' website] | * [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/Submin/Top.htm Top Camera] in [http://members.tripod.com/Nigel_Richards/ Nigel Richards' website] | ||
* [http://home.tiscali.nl/benbojo/top_mini_camera.htm Top Camera] at [http://home.tiscali.nl/benbojo/index.html Benbojo's Classic Cameras] | * [http://home.tiscali.nl/benbojo/top_mini_camera.htm Top Camera] at [http://home.tiscali.nl/benbojo/index.html Benbojo's Classic Cameras] | ||
* Top Camera among [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=17312&acat=17312&_ssl=off lot no.639] of [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=17303&_ssl=off&lang=3 auction no.3 (May 24, 2003)] by [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/ Westlicht Photographica Auction] | * Top Camera among [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=17312&acat=17312&_ssl=off lot no.639] of [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/index.php?id=17303&_ssl=off&lang=3 auction no.3 (May 24, 2003)] by [http://www.westlicht-auction.com/ Westlicht Photographica Auction] | ||
+ | In Japanese: | ||
+ | * [http://homepage2.nifty.com/zenmaitarow/sab23.htm Spy-14] at [http://homepage2.nifty.com/zenmaitarow/ Shōwa no shōnen bōken nikki] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]] | [[Category: Japanese 17.5mm film]] | ||
[[Category: T]] | [[Category: T]] | ||
[[Category: Subminiature]] | [[Category: Subminiature]] |
Revision as of 19:14, 3 November 2008
See also the Top taking 20mm film, evolution of the Guzzi.
The Top Camera was launched in 1965 by Maruso Trading Co. It looked like contemporary 16mm subminiature cameras but actually takes 17.5mm rollfilm. 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
In English:
- Top and Top II at submin.com [1]
- Top and Top II at subclub.org [2]
- Top in Moshe Bar-El's camera collection
- Top Camera in Nigel Richards' website
- Top Camera at Benbojo's Classic Cameras
- Top Camera among lot no.639 of auction no.3 (May 24, 2003) by Westlicht Photographica Auction
In Japanese: