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| − | The '''Whittaker Micro 16''' was a [[subminiature]] camera for 16mm film cartridges. It was sized like a deck of cards. It was made by Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd. in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California | + | The '''Whittaker Micro 16''' was a [[subminiature]] camera for 16mm film cartridges. It was sized like a deck of cards. It was made by [[Whittaker|Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd.]] in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California starting in 1946. It had a built-in reflecting type viewfinder. An optional [[Viewfinder#Frame_Finders|sports finder]] was available. Detectives liked that camera since it could be hidden in an empty cigarette wrapper. Thus it became a true [[detective camera]] since the company could sell hundreds to police stations and private detectives. |
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*Type: [[subminiature]] viewfinder camera | *Type: [[subminiature]] viewfinder camera | ||
| − | *Manufacturer: Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd. in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California | + | *Manufacturer: [[Whittaker|Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd.]] in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
*Year of launch: 1946 | *Year of launch: 1946 | ||
*Film: cartridges for double perforated 16mm film (24 exposures per cartridge) | *Film: cartridges for double perforated 16mm film (24 exposures per cartridge) | ||
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*Aperture: 1:11 (bright), 1:8 (dull), and 1:6.3 (color) selectable | *Aperture: 1:11 (bright), 1:8 (dull), and 1:6.3 (color) selectable | ||
| − | == | + | ==Links== |
| − | *[http://www.submin.com/16mm/collection/whittaker/introduction.htm Whittaker subminis] at www.submin.com [ | + | *[http://www.submin.com/16mm/collection/whittaker/introduction.htm Whittaker subminis] at [http://www.submin.com www.submin.com] |
| + | *[https://www.flickr.com/photos/30811353@N04/sets/72157634185962227 details of and images by a Whittaker Micro 16], by J. Jakobson | ||
| + | [[Category:spy cameras]] | ||
[[Category:16mm film]] | [[Category:16mm film]] | ||
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The Whittaker Micro 16 was a subminiature camera for 16mm film cartridges. It was sized like a deck of cards. It was made by Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd. in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California starting in 1946. It had a built-in reflecting type viewfinder. An optional sports finder was available. Detectives liked that camera since it could be hidden in an empty cigarette wrapper. Thus it became a true detective camera since the company could sell hundreds to police stations and private detectives.
Specifications
- Type: subminiature viewfinder camera
- Manufacturer: Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd. in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
- Year of launch: 1946
- Film: cartridges for double perforated 16mm film (24 exposures per cartridge)
- Lens: achromatic doublet f6.3 lens, focusing fixed
- Shutter: single speed
- Aperture: 1:11 (bright), 1:8 (dull), and 1:6.3 (color) selectable
Links
- Whittaker subminis at www.submin.com
- details of and images by a Whittaker Micro 16, by J. Jakobson
