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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''' is a Japanese [[subminiature]], launched in 1965 by [[Marusō|Maruso Trading Co.]]<REF> Date: {{SUG}}, item 5150, {{MK}}, p.653. </REF> It looks 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 Camera''' is a Japanese [[subminiature]], launched in 1965 by [[Marusō|Maruso Trading Co.]]<REF> Date: {{SUG}}, item 5150, {{MK}}, p.653. </REF> |
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+ | It looks 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. | ||
== Description == | == Description == |
Revision as of 19:18, 3 November 2008
See also the Top taking 20mm film, evolution of the Guzzi.
The Top Camera is a Japanese subminiature, launched in 1965 by Maruso Trading Co.[1]
It looks 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.
Description
Variations
Top Camera
Top Camera II
The Top II had no B mode. It was sold as Spy 14 kit with case, film and development tank.
Notes
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: