Mec 16 Subminiature camera
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Brand Feinwerktechnik, Model 16, functional condition Not tested, film type 16 mm, physical condition Reasonable.
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Rare Feinwerktechnik Mec 16 SB Gold – Subminiature / Spy Camera (circa 1958)
Offered is a beautiful and extremely rare specimen of the Feinwerktechnik Mec 16 SB Gold. This is an iconic German subminiature or 'spy camera' from the late 1950s. With its compact, ingenious sliding mechanism and luxurious gold- and silver-colored finish, this is an absolute gem for any serious collector of vintage cameras or mechanical curiosities.
The camera uses 16mm film and is known for its high-quality German engineering packaged in a pocket-sized form.
Specifications:
* Brand: Feinwerktechnik (Germany)
* Model: Mec 16 / Mec 16 SB Gold
* Type: Subminiature / Spy camera (10x14mm frames)
* Production period: Circa 1958
* Lens: Color-Ennit 20mm f/2.8
* Material: Metal housing with gold and silver accents
Physical condition:
* Housing: In tidy vintage condition with normal signs of aging and use (please view the photos carefully for an accurate impression of the cosmetic condition).
The camera has been visually inspected only; the technical operation has not been tested with film. The camera is therefore sold in the condition it is in ('as is'), as a beautiful collectible object.
Rare Feinwerktechnik Mec 16 SB Gold – Subminiature / Spy Camera (circa 1958)
Offered is a beautiful and extremely rare specimen of the Feinwerktechnik Mec 16 SB Gold. This is an iconic German subminiature or 'spy camera' from the late 1950s. With its compact, ingenious sliding mechanism and luxurious gold- and silver-colored finish, this is an absolute gem for any serious collector of vintage cameras or mechanical curiosities.
The camera uses 16mm film and is known for its high-quality German engineering packaged in a pocket-sized form.
Specifications:
* Brand: Feinwerktechnik (Germany)
* Model: Mec 16 / Mec 16 SB Gold
* Type: Subminiature / Spy camera (10x14mm frames)
* Production period: Circa 1958
* Lens: Color-Ennit 20mm f/2.8
* Material: Metal housing with gold and silver accents
Physical condition:
* Housing: In tidy vintage condition with normal signs of aging and use (please view the photos carefully for an accurate impression of the cosmetic condition).
The camera has been visually inspected only; the technical operation has not been tested with film. The camera is therefore sold in the condition it is in ('as is'), as a beautiful collectible object.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Mec
Model/type nr
16
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Not tested
Film type
16mm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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