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Description
Part A is the camera. It is very small and slim, and rectangular. It is silver with a black front and a grey strap. Part B is a grey felt covered box with a hinge lid. The name "Minolta-16" is on the top of the box. Part C is a a silver metal clasp Part D is a slide frame filter.
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Title
Minolta Model 16 Ps
Manufacturer
Minolta
Category
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNICATION
Sub-Category
PHOTOGRAPHIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Start Date
1960
End Date
1965
Description
Part A is the camera. It is very small and slim, and rectangular. It is silver with a black front and a grey strap. Part B is a grey felt covered box with a hinge lid. The name "Minolta-16" is on the top of the box. Part C is a a silver metal clasp Part D is a slide frame filter.
History Of Use
The Minolta Model 16 Ps was a simplified camera that sold very well because it was inexpensive and easy to use. There were several features (or lack thereof) that made the camera inexpensive. First, it had just one shutter speed (1/100) and the exposure was completely controlled by the aperture. However, the camera did come with a manual exposure system. To use, the film speed was dialled in (ASA 10 - 160), then the photographer rotated the f-stop dial to match up the appropriate weather symbol (or f-stop). A mini-exposure guide was etched on the back of the camera for quick reference. The second design feature to reduce cost was that the body was rigid and did not collapse. As a result, it was larger than the previous models -- the push-pull film advance feature was replaced with a thumb wheel. Fortunately, the three element lens was good quality. The Minolta Model 16 Ps was considered a great camera for scenic and group shots. Two close-up lenses were made for the camera: the #1 was for focusing at about 4 feet, while the #2 was aimed at 2.5 feet. Filters included a UV, Y48 (yellow), 80A, 81B, ND (4x) and 1A.
Number Of Parts
3
Accession No.
2013.24.129 a-d
Model Name or No.
16 Ps
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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