They rivalled Nikon in their quality and sophistication but unfortunately the company was unable to
keep up with the increasing manufacturing automation of the other manufacturers and ceased producing cameras.
Nikon F cameras and a front mounted shutter release.
styles, as was the twin shutter releases. Just like todays DSLR's with rear digital monitors and horizontal or
vertical shutter buttons.
own lenses so it offered the photographer the option of using any type of lens he may own. They also sold a
number of adapters to accept other manufactures lenses. The cameras were cheaper to buy than the big manufactures like Nikon so you could purchase a more expensive lens with the money saved.
prism is released by turning the top switch that also acts as a reminder of color or black and white film in use.
That reminder is a useful item to have, I remember once I shot a beautiful Rainbow in a field. When
I eventually got the prints back and wondered what I was shooting in that big open field, it would have
been nice to know I was using B&W film that day. True Story.
pictured here with the shutter release cable attached. Ready for use, it came with film already in the
camera . . . I wonder what the photos are of.