Tower 16 Subminiature camera
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Tower-16 subminiature spy camera, produced by Mamiya in Japan and distributed as Tower by Sears, model 16 with a Tower 25mm f/3.5 lens, in very good cosmetic condition and tested and working.
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Presented is a gorgeous and highly compact Tower-16 subminiature camera, an icon from the heyday of espionage and miniature photography in the 1950s. This mechanical precision camera was produced by the renowned Mamiya Camera Company in Japan and exclusively distributed by the American department store chain Sears, Roebuck & Co. under the brand name 'Tower'.The camera is designed for special 16mm film cassettes and produces negatives of 10x14 mm. The unit is equipped with a sharp Tower Mamiya 25mm f/3.5 lens with manual aperture settings (f/3.5 to f/11) and an adjustable shutter speed and film speed selector.This specific specimen is in very nice visual condition with minimal signs of wear, consistent with its age.A fantastic and sought-after collector's item for enthusiasts of micro-cameras and vintage Japanese mechanics.
Features & Specifications
Brand: Tower (Produced by Mamiya, Japan)Model: Tower-16Type: Subminiature / Espionage camera
Production period: Circa 1955 - 1957
Film type: 16mm film in cassettes
Lens: Tower 25mm f/3.5Body: Metal (silver-colored)
ConditionAppearance: Very good cosmetic condition. No dents or deep scratches.
Mechanical: Knobs and dials turn smoothly. The shutter mechanism responds, but the camera has not been tested with film for exact operation (sold as a collectible).
Presented is a gorgeous and highly compact Tower-16 subminiature camera, an icon from the heyday of espionage and miniature photography in the 1950s. This mechanical precision camera was produced by the renowned Mamiya Camera Company in Japan and exclusively distributed by the American department store chain Sears, Roebuck & Co. under the brand name 'Tower'.The camera is designed for special 16mm film cassettes and produces negatives of 10x14 mm. The unit is equipped with a sharp Tower Mamiya 25mm f/3.5 lens with manual aperture settings (f/3.5 to f/11) and an adjustable shutter speed and film speed selector.This specific specimen is in very nice visual condition with minimal signs of wear, consistent with its age.A fantastic and sought-after collector's item for enthusiasts of micro-cameras and vintage Japanese mechanics.
Features & Specifications
Brand: Tower (Produced by Mamiya, Japan)Model: Tower-16Type: Subminiature / Espionage camera
Production period: Circa 1955 - 1957
Film type: 16mm film in cassettes
Lens: Tower 25mm f/3.5Body: Metal (silver-colored)
ConditionAppearance: Very good cosmetic condition. No dents or deep scratches.
Mechanical: Knobs and dials turn smoothly. The shutter mechanism responds, but the camera has not been tested with film for exact operation (sold as a collectible).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Tower
Model/type nr
16
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1950-1960
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