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Kevin M
18-10-2009, 5:36pm
this is a film camera of course, I acquired it over 22 years ago now ....I have only put a grand total of 2 rolls through it though.
I am posting it to see if any of you can guess where it was made & the brand name?
ricktas
18-10-2009, 6:43pm
Seagull, Made in China!
OzzieTraveller
18-10-2009, 6:55pm
G'day Kevin

My first thoughts were also the Seagull, but...

many years back I saw a copy of the Seagull, not very well made and I think it came from mainland China, whereas I think back in those days (60s) I think much was done in Taiwan

regards, Phil
Lani
18-10-2009, 7:09pm
No idea, but looks like it could be a bit of fun to use. :)
I @ M
18-10-2009, 7:28pm
2010 Canon 1DMKvi made in Mongolia ? Global financial crisis and all -----
makro
18-10-2009, 8:09pm
Rollei made in UK
Kevin M
19-10-2009, 8:05am
nope it is definately NOT made in China at all.
Also it is not a Seagull brand a bit before them....I would suggest.
There is a hint of sorts (though it is very cryptic) on the camera......
keep trying please.....
arthurking83
19-10-2009, 8:24am
The utilitarian nature of the device makes it look very Russian to me!

No idea on brand or model, but the styling looks very 50's - 80's Russian car like!
CherylB
19-10-2009, 8:40am
Closest I could find on Google is the Lubitel, made in Russia. :D (One of the Lubitel 166 varieties because of the way the label plate curves around the lens)

http://www.rolandandcaroline.co.uk/russian2.html#lubitel
jev
19-10-2009, 6:40pm
I'ld say Cheryl is right and it's a Lubitel 166, made in Russia.
NikonNellie
19-10-2009, 7:27pm
I'll guess a Wardflex TLR made in Japan.
Krzys
19-10-2009, 7:44pm
It is obviously a Lubitel made in the FSU. Sell it, though it is in reality worth 30c you should fetch $150 for it. Something crazy. :p

The closest Chinese equivalent is, I think, the Great Wall. Another plastic TLR.
Kevin M
19-10-2009, 8:58pm
The utilitarian nature of the device makes it look very Russian to me!

No idea on brand or model, but the styling looks very 50's - 80's Russian car like!

you are/were definately on the right track here Arthur..... :)
but the cake goes to the next respondent....
Kevin M
19-10-2009, 8:59pm
Closest I could find on Google is the Lubitel, made in Russia. :D (One of the Lubitel 166 varieties because of the way the label plate curves around the lens)

http://www.rolandandcaroline.co.uk/russian2.html#lubitel

very good work , well done Cheryl !!! spot on the money.
GlennSan
19-10-2009, 9:15pm
hmmm, maybe it's the night for old odd camera questions. See here http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=41740
Kevin M
21-10-2009, 4:28pm
roll of 120 B & W film in it right now.....so I will keep you all posted how I go once it is developed in a few weeks.
Kevin M
24-01-2010, 10:14pm
believe it or not ....still haven't finished the roll of film in this old camera.