Undoubtedly most Snapshot Guild members have longed to own a miniature camera. There's fascination in these beautiful little instruments, with their fast lenses, quick shutters, easy focusing, convenient size and instant readiness for action. They are cameras one can keep at hand all the time, ready for a picture chance the moment it appears.
But, in comparison to inexpensive Box and fólding cameras, prices of the de luxe miniatures have been a bit tóo steep for many of us. True value for every pehiny—but too many pen-hies, So, I think, most of us will welcome the arrival of the true miniatures in the moderate price ange Which have recently been announced.
The othe: I saw a beautifully made miniature, with a sharp-cutting 156 lens for only US$1650—a camera cape of taking black-and-white pictures under adverse light conditions as well as colour film to Obtáih gorgeous transparencies for projection. A similar camera, but with a faster lens, was priced at US$27.50. Both were sturdy, well-built, and capable of doing excellent Work. These are about bottom prices for miniatures capable of taking good colour pictures.
Many invariably refer to a minature as a "candid" camera, and apparently believe that it automiati-Cally gets unusual unposed snapshots. That isn't true—any camera can catch unposed, "off-guard" snaps, under suitable light conditions. But the miniature's small size, fast lens, and quick action get "off guard" or And its convenience is an aid in all kinds of snapshooting. The miniature is be easy to handle and operate that you want to take more pictures. The mote pictures you shoot, the more ptáctice you get—and your pictures just naturally begin to improve.
One great virtue of a miniature cámera With a good colour-corrected Tens is that you can use natural colour film as easily as black-and-white. The original of the picture above, a full-colour transparency, shows the little girl's cheeks, rosypink, hair sparkling gold against a bright blue sky. Quite a difference from black-and-white, and a new thrill for the picture-taker. You can get this natural colour film for miniature cameras in 35mm. and No. 828 sizes. Try some shots with colour film. You will like the results. four ships which are to be called King George V, Prince of Wales,
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