A candid camera

[Dany]

I have been always moved by vintage bakelite cameras
I don’t know why.
May be because molding technics permit interesting design.
I recently found an American camera sold circa 1940 by a company named King Sales in Chicago.
The model is called Candid Cinéx Camera. (The “e” of Cinéx with an accent.....strange!)
The body is made of brown marbled bakelite
A great pleasure for a small price

 

[Jeff15]

Interesting looking old camera.....

 

[webestang64]

Neat piece. Looks small, does it take 828 roll film?

 

[Dany]

The camera provides 4x6,5 cm negatives and must be loaded with type 127 films

 

[webestang64]

Thanks Dany. Love the way the finder is molded on top the body.

 

[Warfarin]

I did love shooting on 127 film. Just hard to find nowadays.

 

[webestang64]

I did love shooting on 127 film. Just hard to find nowadays.

And a bit pricey......... 127 film | B&H Photo Video

 

[Warfarin]

And a bit pricey......... 127 film | B&H Photo Video

Wow there is more available then I thought there was. But yes it isn’t cheap