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− | The '''Universa Instapak''' series were [[ | + | The '''Universa Instapak''' series were [[Universa]]'s 1968 answer to [[Kodak]]'s wildly popular [[Instamatic]] series, for easy-loading [[126 film]] cartridges. Its simulated meter cell notwithstanding, the '''Universa C''' was essentially a [[box camera]] (lacking any exposure adjustment); the '''Universa Instapak CS''' offered 5 exposure settings indicated with symbols; and the '''Universa Instapak CA''' had true autoexposure using a [[selenium]] photocell. All offered a socket for [[flashcube]]s. |
− | The [[Dacora Instacora]] series were similar cameras. | + | [[Dacora]] was maker of the camera series. The [[Dacora Instacora]] series were similar cameras. The Universa Instapak cameras got an own design with [[leatherette]]-coated body. |
[[Category:Dacora]] [[Category:German 126 film]] [[Category:German viewfinder]] | [[Category:Dacora]] [[Category:German 126 film]] [[Category:German viewfinder]] |
Revision as of 17:41, 8 July 2015
Dacora Universa Instapak C image by Bernard Faure (Image rights) |
The Universa Instapak series were Universa's 1968 answer to Kodak's wildly popular Instamatic series, for easy-loading 126 film cartridges. Its simulated meter cell notwithstanding, the Universa C was essentially a box camera (lacking any exposure adjustment); the Universa Instapak CS offered 5 exposure settings indicated with symbols; and the Universa Instapak CA had true autoexposure using a selenium photocell. All offered a socket for flashcubes.
Dacora was maker of the camera series. The Dacora Instacora series were similar cameras. The Universa Instapak cameras got an own design with leatherette-coated body.