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The '''Whittaker micro 16 Pixie''' is a [[subminiature camera]] for 16mm film, made of plastic. A [[flash sync]]hronized version was available. A wrist strap, a [[flashgun]], a film viewer and different leather cases were the available accessories.
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A Japanese company was inspired by the camera to create its models [[Croma Color 16|Mykro Fine Color 16 and Croma Color 16]].
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The '''Whittaker micro 16 Pixie''' is a [[subminiature camera]] for 16mm film, made of plastic. A [[flash sync]]hronized version was available. A wrist strap, a [[flashgun]] and different leather cases were the available accessories.
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==Specifications==
 
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*Type: [[subminiature]] viewfinder camera
 
*Type: [[subminiature]] viewfinder camera
 
*Manufacturer:  [[Whittaker|Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd.]] in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
 
*Manufacturer:  [[Whittaker|Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd.]] in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
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*Shutter: single speed
 
*Shutter: single speed
 
*Aperture: bright, dull, and color selectable
 
*Aperture: bright, dull, and color selectable
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*[http://www.submin.com/16mm/manuals/whittaker/pixie.htm Micro 16 Pixie user manual] at [http://www.submin.com/ submin.com]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 05:12, 2 December 2023

The Whittaker micro 16 Pixie is a subminiature camera for 16mm film, made of plastic. A flash synchronized version was available. A wrist strap, a flashgun, a film viewer and different leather cases were the available accessories.

A Japanese company was inspired by the camera to create its models Mykro Fine Color 16 and Croma Color 16.


Specifications

  • Type: subminiature viewfinder camera
  • Manufacturer: Wm. R. Whittaker, Ltd. in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
  • Year of launch: 1950
  • Film: 16mm film
  • Lens: f6.3 Microtar
  • Shutter: single speed
  • Aperture: bright, dull, and color selectable

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