Cameras of the world

Giroux Daguerreotype camera

The first camera sold to the public, built under licence from Daguerre for his new process.

Sutton panoramic camera

An early wide-angle camera using a water-filled spherical lens and curved plates.

Kodak (original box camera)

This 1888 camera shows how Kodak kept picture-taking simple and portable on roll film, 100 exposures.

Folding Pocket Kodak

A 1898 Kodak camera of box or folding design, shooting roll film for everyday family pictures.

Mammoth camera

A giant camera built to photograph a train in one enormous plate.

Stereo Graflex

This 1903 model shows Graflex building cameras for unusual formats and jobs.

Press Graflex

A 1907 single-lens reflex from Graflex, framing through the lens on sheet film with the Not stated.

Graflex Top Handle Speed Graphic

This 1912 camera shows how Graflex built sturdy large-format bodies for working photographers.

Ur-Leica

Oskar Barnack's prototype that proved cinema film could serve a small still camera.

3A Kodak Autographic Special

A 1916 rangefinder from Kodak on roll film (postcard size), built for quick, quiet focusing with its fixed lens.

Deardorff 8x10

A wooden field view camera long favoured by landscape photographers.

Voigtländer Petito

This 1924 camera shows how Voigtländer kept picture-taking simple and portable on 120 roll film (6 × 9 cm).

Leica I

Introduced in 1925, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and the Leica M39 screw mount, a step in Leitz's line.

Voigtländer Rollfilm

This 1925 camera shows how Voigtländer kept picture-taking simple and portable on 120 roll film (6 × 9 cm).

Agfa Billy

Agfa box or folding model of 1928; it helped make roll-film snapshots ordinary.

Graflex Pre-Anniversary Speed Graphic

Graflex large-format model of 1928; it used sheet film (4 × 5 in and smaller) and gave big negatives with fine detail.

Original Rolleiflex

Rollei twin-lens reflex of 1929; a waist-level design for square or roll-film work on 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Leica I (Model C)

Introduced in 1931, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and the Leica M39 screw mount, a step in Leitz's line.

Voigtländer Jubilar

This 1931 camera shows how Voigtländer kept picture-taking simple and portable on 120 roll film (6 × 9 cm).

Leica Standard

Introduced in 1932, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and the Leica M39 screw mount, a step in Leitz's line.

Canon Kwanon

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Ihagee Vest Pocket Exakta

Ihagee SLR of 1933; it marks a stage in through-the-lens viewing on 127 roll film.

National Graflex Series I, Series II

Graflex medium-format model of 1933; it served studio and field work on 120/220 or 70 mm film.

Voigtländer Perkeo (127)

This 1933 camera shows how Voigtländer kept picture-taking simple and portable on 127 roll film (3 × 4 cm).

FED

A Leica-style rangefinder made in Kharkiv, produced in very large numbers.

Kodak Retina (Type 117)

Kodak rangefinder of 1934; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 35 mm film.

Linhof Technika

A precise metal field camera with movements, still in production in later forms.

Robot

A spring-motor camera that advanced film automatically, used in aerial and surveillance work.

Voigtländer Bessa Rangefinder

Voigtländer rangefinder of 1935; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 120 roll film (6 × 9 cm).

Argus A

A cheap bakelite 35 mm camera that helped popularise the format in the United States.

Argus AF

Argus fixed-lens model of 1937; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Linhof Prazisionskamera 18x24 (Technika)

Linhof view or field camera of 1937 for sheet film, with movements for perspective control.

Linhof Technika Medizin

Linhof view or field camera of 1937 for sheet film, with movements for perspective control.

Olympus Standard

A Olympus prototype from about 1937, a road not taken in the company's camera history.

Voigtländer Brillant V6

This 1937 twin-lens model shows Voigtländer's take on quiet, top-down viewing with 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Argus C2

Introduced in 1938, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and its fixed lens, a step in Argus's line.

Leica IIIb

A 1938 rangefinder from Leitz on 35 mm film, built for quick, quiet focusing with the Leica M39 screw mount.

New Standard Rolleiflex

This 1938 twin-lens model shows Rollei's take on quiet, top-down viewing with 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Super Kodak Six-20

A 1938 Kodak camera of box or folding design, shooting 620 roll film for everyday family pictures.

Voigtländer Bessa 46

This 1938 camera shows how Voigtländer kept picture-taking simple and portable on 120 roll film (6 × 4.5 cm).

Voigtländer Focusing Brillant

This 1938 twin-lens model shows Voigtländer's take on quiet, top-down viewing with 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Argus A2F

Argus fixed-lens model of 1939; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Argus K

Argus fixed-lens model of 1939; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Canon J

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Canon S

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Ihagee Exakta 6×6

Ihagee medium-format model of 1939; it served studio and field work on 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Praktiflex

Kamera-Werke Niedersedlitz / Pentacon SLR of 1939; it marks a stage in through-the-lens viewing on 35 mm film.

Argoflex

An American twin-lens reflex.

Argus AA

A 1940 fixed-lens camera from Argus on 35 mm film, aimed at simple, everyday picture-taking.

Graflex Anniversary Speed Graphic

This 1940 camera shows how Graflex built sturdy large-format bodies for working photographers.

Leica IIIc

Leitz rangefinder of 1940; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 35 mm film.

Mamiya Six I

Mamiya roll-film camera of 1940, part of a system used by professionals for portraits, weddings and landscapes.

Olympus Six II

A Olympus folding or box camera from 1940, from the era of simple roll-film photography.

Argus CC

Introduced in 1941, this Argus camera used 35 mm film and kept the controls simple for general users.

Graphic View

Graflex large-format model of 1941; it used sheet film and gave big negatives with fine detail.

Hasselblad SKa4

An early Hasselblad aerial camera, made for military reconnaissance in 1941.

Super D Graflex

A 1941 single-lens reflex from Graflex, framing through the lens on sheet film with the Not stated.

Graflex PH-47-F

Graflex special camera of 1942; it covers a niche such as stereo, panorama or aerial work.

Mamiya Six II

Mamiya roll-film camera of 1943, part of a system used by professionals for portraits, weddings and landscapes.

Olympus Super Olympus

A Olympus folding or box camera from 1943, from the era of simple roll-film photography.

Canon S II

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Argus 21

Introduced in 1947, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and its fixed lens, a step in Argus's line.

Argus Minca

A 1947 fixed-lens camera from Argus on 35 mm film, aimed at simple, everyday picture-taking.

Graflex C-6

This 1947 model shows Graflex building cameras for unusual formats and jobs.

Mamiya-6 IV

Mamiya roll-film camera of 1947, part of a system used by professionals for portraits, weddings and landscapes.

Argus Argoflex EM

Argus twin-lens reflex of 1948; a waist-level design for square or roll-film work on 120/620 roll film.

Fujica Six I BS

Fujifilm medium-format model of 1948; it served studio and field work on 120 roll film.

Horseman PC-101

Komamura view or field camera of 1948 for sheet film, with movements for perspective control.

Leica IIc

Leitz rangefinder of 1948; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 35 mm film.

Olympus Chrome Six

Folding medium format camera from the years Olympus rebuilt its camera line after the war.

Olympus Chrome Six II

A Olympus folding or box camera from 1948, from the era of simple roll-film photography.

Canon II

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon.

Contax S

Zeiss Ikon SLR of 1949; it marks a stage in through-the-lens viewing on 35 mm film.

Graflex Ciro 35

A 1949 rangefinder from Graflex on 35 mm film, built for quick, quiet focusing with the Not stated.

Graphic View II

A 1949 large-format camera from Graflex, the kind of tool press and studio photographers relied on.

Leica Ic

A 1949 rangefinder from Leitz on 35 mm film, built for quick, quiet focusing with the Leica M39 screw mount.

Mamiya 35 I

Mamiya rangefinder camera of 1949, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Olympus 35 II

A 1949 Olympus 35 mm compact with a fixed lens, made for everyday snapshots.

Olympus 35 IV

Olympus 35 mm compact of 1949, from the long run of film point-and-shoot cameras.

Praktica

A 1949 single-lens reflex from Pentacon, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with the M42 screw mount.

Argus Argoflex Forty

This 1950 twin-lens model shows Argus's take on quiet, top-down viewing with 120/620 roll film.

Canon II C

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Fujica Six II BS

A 1950 medium-format camera from Fujifilm using 120 roll film for large, detailed negatives or files.

Ihagee Exakta Varex

A 1950 single-lens reflex from Ihagee, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with the Exakta bayonet.

Kodak Pony 135

A 1950 fixed-lens camera from Kodak on 35 mm film, aimed at simple, everyday picture-taking.

Leica IIIf

Introduced in 1950, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and the Leica M39 screw mount, a step in Leitz's line.

Rolleiflex 2.8A

Rollei twin-lens reflex of 1950; a waist-level design for square or roll-film work on 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Argus C4

A 1951 rangefinder from Argus on 35 mm film, built for quick, quiet focusing with its fixed lens.

Canon III A

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Contax IIIa

Zeiss Ikon rangefinder of 1951; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 35 mm film.

Leica IIf

Introduced in 1951, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and the Leica M39 screw mount, a step in Leitz's line.

Reid III

A British-made Leica-type rangefinder of high finish.

Zorki 3

KMZ rangefinder camera of 1951, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Brownie 127

A curved bakelite British-made Brownie.

Canon II D

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Canon IV SB

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Ihagee Exakta 6×6 (1952)

Introduced in 1952, this camera brought Ihagee's larger-frame approach to 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Leica If

Leitz rangefinder of 1952; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 35 mm film.

Mamiyaflex II

Twin-lens reflex for 120 film from Mamiya, 1952, with a separate viewing lens above the taking lens.

Olympus Flex

A 1952 Olympus twin-lens reflex, the classic waist-level medium format design.

Praktica FX

Pentacon SLR of 1952; it marks a stage in through-the-lens viewing on 35 mm film.

Ricohflex III

A cheap Japanese TLR that put medium format in many hands.

View-Master Personal Stereo Camera

Let owners shoot their own View-Master reels.

Voigtländer Prominent (35 mm)

Introduced in 1952, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and the Voigtländer Prominent bayonet, a step in Voigtländer's line.

Argus A-Four

Argus fixed-lens model of 1953; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Asahiflex Ia

A 35 mm film SLR from Pentax on the M37 screw mount.

Canon II AX

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Contaflex SLR

A leaf-shutter SLR that made reflex viewing popular among amateurs.

Graflex KE-12

A 1953 special-purpose camera from Graflex, made for a task beyond ordinary snapshots.

Hasselblad 1000F

A more reliable successor to the 1600F with a slower top shutter speed.

Kodak Pony 135 Model B

A 1953 fixed-lens camera from Kodak on 35 mm film, aimed at simple, everyday picture-taking.

Mamiya Super 16

Subminiature Mamiya camera of 1953 using 16 mm film, small enough to carry anywhere.

Olympus 35 IVa

A 1953 Olympus 35 mm compact with a fixed lens, made for everyday snapshots.

Smena

Low-cost Soviet 35 mm camera made in large numbers by LOMO for decades.

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex I

Zeiss Ikon SLR of 1953; it marks a stage in through-the-lens viewing on 35 mm film.

Asahiflex IIb

A 35 mm film SLR from Pentax on the M37 screw mount.

Canon IV Sb2

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Hasselblad Super Wide

Fixed wide-angle Biogon camera favoured for architecture and interiors.

Kodak Retina IIIc (Type 021)

Kodak rangefinder of 1954; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 35 mm film.

Kodak Stereo Camera

Kodak's entry into the 1950s stereo craze.

Leica 72

Leitz rangefinder of 1954; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on half-frame 35 mm film.

Mamiya-6 K

Mamiya roll-film camera of 1954, part of a system used by professionals for portraits, weddings and landscapes.

Olympus 35 IVb

Olympus 35 mm compact of 1954, from the long run of film point-and-shoot cameras.

Olympus Chrome Six IVb

A Olympus folding or box camera from 1954, from the era of simple roll-film photography.

Polaroid Model 80 Highlander

This 1954 model kept instant photography within easy reach, shooting self-developing Polaroid 30-series roll film (64 × 83 mm).

Praktina FX

A 1954 single-lens reflex from Dresden's camera works, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with the Praktina breech-lock mount.

Voigtländer Perkeo E

A 1954 rangefinder from Voigtländer on 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm), built for quick, quiet focusing with its fixed lens.

Zorki 2

KMZ rangefinder camera of 1954, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Asahiflex IIa

A 35 mm film SLR from Pentax on the M37 screw mount.

Canon II F2

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

FED 2

Added a combined finder and removable back to the FED line.

Graflex Stereo Graphic

Graflex special camera of 1955; it covers a niche such as stereo, panorama or aerial work.

Lubitel-2

A 1955 LOMO twin-lens reflex, the classic waist-level medium format design.

Mamiya Pentaflex

A Mamiya prototype from about 1955, a road not taken in the company's camera history.

Mamiya-6 IV B

Mamiya roll-film camera of 1955, part of a system used by professionals for portraits, weddings and landscapes.

Olympus 35 Va

Olympus 35 mm compact of 1955, from the long run of film point-and-shoot cameras.

Olympus Chrome Six V

A Olympus folding or box camera from 1955, from the era of simple roll-film photography.

Olympus Flex A

Twin-lens reflex for 120 film from Olympus, 1955, with a separate viewing lens above the taking lens.

Polaroid Model 700

This 1955 model kept instant photography within easy reach, shooting self-developing Polaroid 40-series roll film (83 × 108 mm).

Praktica Modell III

Introduced in 1955, this reflex camera paired 35 mm film with the M42 screw mount in Pentacon's system.

Rolleiflex 2.8D

A 1955 twin-lens reflex from Rollei, composing on a ground glass while shooting 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Zeiss Ikon Contina III

Zeiss Ikon fixed-lens model of 1955; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Zorki S

KMZ rangefinder camera of 1955, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Konica IIA

Konica rangefinder camera of 1956, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Konica III

A 1956 Konica rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Mamiya-6 K II

Mamiya roll-film camera of 1956, part of a system used by professionals for portraits, weddings and landscapes.

Mamiyaflex Automat B II

Twin-lens reflex for 120 film from Mamiya, 1956, with a separate viewing lens above the taking lens.

Olympus Flex A3.5II

Twin-lens reflex for 120 film from Olympus, 1956, with a separate viewing lens above the taking lens.

Praktica FX 3

Pentacon SLR of 1956; it marks a stage in through-the-lens viewing on 35 mm film.

Rolleiflex 3.5 C

This 1956 twin-lens model shows Rollei's take on quiet, top-down viewing with 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex III

A 1956 single-lens reflex from Zeiss Ikon, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with the Tessar with interchangeable front elements.

Argus C-Twenty

Introduced in 1957, this Argus camera used 35 mm film and kept the controls simple for general users.

Brownie Starflash

A colourful plastic camera with built-in flash.

Canon L2

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Canon VT Deluxe

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Graflex Century 35

Introduced in 1957, this rangefinder used 35 mm film and the Not stated, a step in Graflex's line.

Ilford Sportsman

A British-branded 35 mm camera made by Dacora.

Kodak Pony II

Kodak fixed-lens model of 1957; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Kodak Retina Reflex (Type 025)

Introduced in 1957, this reflex camera paired 35 mm film with the Retina convertible front lens in Kodak's system.

Leica IIg

A 1957 rangefinder from Leitz on 35 mm film, built for quick, quiet focusing with the Leica M39 screw mount.

Mamiya Magazine 35

A 1957 Mamiya rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Mamiya Wide

A 1957 Mamiya rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Mamiya-6 P

A 6x6 camera from Mamiya, 1957, built for roll film and the larger negatives it gives.

Olympus 35 Wide S

A 1957 Olympus rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Polaroid Model 150

This 1957 model kept instant photography within easy reach, shooting self-developing Polaroid 40-series roll film (83 × 108 mm).

Polaroid Model 80A Highlander

This 1957 model kept instant photography within easy reach, shooting self-developing Polaroid 30-series roll film (64 × 83 mm).

Yashica-Mat

An affordable Rolleiflex-style twin-lens reflex with crank advance.

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Beta

A 1957 single-lens reflex from Zeiss Ikon, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with the Pantar with interchangeable front elements.

Argus 75

Argus twin-lens reflex of 1958; a waist-level design for square or roll-film work on 120/620 roll film.

Argus C3 Matchmatic

Argus rangefinder of 1958; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 35 mm film.

Argus C44R

Argus rangefinder of 1958; it shows how the maker refined precise focusing on 35 mm film.

Asahi Pentax K

A 35 mm film SLR from Pentax on the M42 screw mount.

Canon VI L

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Canon VL

A 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Canon on the M39 screw (LTM) mount.

Graflex Super Graphic

A 1958 large-format camera from Graflex, the kind of tool press and studio photographers relied on.

Mamiya Elca

Mamiya rangefinder camera of 1958, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Mamiya S

A 1958 Mamiya rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Mamiya-6 Automat 2

Mamiya roll-film camera of 1958, part of a system used by professionals for portraits, weddings and landscapes.

Nikon S3

A professional 35 mm film rangefinder camera from Nikon on the Nikon S mount.

Olympus Ace

Olympus rangefinder camera of 1958, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Shanghai 58-I

A Chinese Leica-style rangefinder.

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Rapid

A 1958 single-lens reflex from Zeiss Ikon, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with the Tessar with interchangeable front elements.

Agfa Click II

A 1959 fixed-lens camera from Agfa on 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm), aimed at simple, everyday picture-taking.

Agfa Optima (1959)

Agfa fixed-lens model of 1959; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Asahi Pentax S2/H2

A 35 mm film SLR from Pentax on the M42 screw mount.

Bronica Z

The first Zenza Bronica, a focal-plane 6x6 SLR introduced at a Philadelphia show.

Graphic 35 Electric

A 1959 rangefinder from Graflex on 35 mm film, built for quick, quiet focusing with the Not stated.

Kodak Brownie Starmatic

This 1959 camera shows how Kodak kept picture-taking simple and portable on roll film.

Konica IIIM

Konica rangefinder camera of 1959, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Konilette 35

Konica 35 mm compact of 1959, from the long run of film point-and-shoot cameras.

Mamiya 16 Automatic

Subminiature Mamiya camera of 1959 using 16 mm film, small enough to carry anywhere.

Mamiya Auto Metra 2

A 1959 Mamiya rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Mamiya Ruby

A 1959 Mamiya rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Mamiya Sketch

A 1959 Mamiya rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Minolta SR-1

A 35 mm film SLR from Minolta on the Minolta SR mount.

Olympus Ace E

A 1959 Olympus rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Polaroid Model 80B Highlander

This 1959 model kept instant photography within easy reach, shooting self-developing Polaroid 30-series roll film (64 × 83 mm).

Rolleiflex 2.8E2

This 1959 twin-lens model shows Rollei's take on quiet, top-down viewing with 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Tele Rolleiflex

This 1959 twin-lens model shows Rollei's take on quiet, top-down viewing with 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Prima

A 1959 single-lens reflex from Zeiss Ikon, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with the Pantar with interchangeable front elements.

Zenza Bronica D

The first Bronica, a Japanese focal-plane-shutter 6x6 SLR.

Zorki Mir

KMZ rangefinder camera of 1959, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Agfa Click IV

A 1960 fixed-lens camera from Agfa on 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm), aimed at simple, everyday picture-taking.

Asahi Pentax S3/H3

A 35 mm film SLR from Pentax on the M42 screw mount.

Canonflex R2000

A 35 mm film SLR from Canon on the Canon R mount.

Contarex Special

Zeiss Ikon SLR of 1960; it marks a stage in through-the-lens viewing on 35 mm film.

Konica F

Konica single-lens reflex from 1960, from the decades when the 35 mm SLR dominated serious photography.

Konica L

A 1960 Konica 35 mm compact with a fixed lens, made for everyday snapshots.

Mamiya Press

A rangefinder press camera with interchangeable lenses and backs.

Minolta SR-3

A 35 mm film SLR from Minolta on the Minolta SR mount.

Pentina

Introduced in 1960, this reflex camera paired 35 mm film with the Pentina bayonet in Pentacon's system.

Yashica Lynx

Yashica rangefinder camera of 1960, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Asahi Pentax S1/H1

A 35 mm film SLR from Pentax on the M42 screw mount.

Fujica 35 EE

Introduced in 1961, this Fujifilm camera used 35 mm film and kept the controls simple for general users.

Ihagee Exakta Varex IIb

Introduced in 1961, this reflex camera paired 35 mm film with the Exakta bayonet in Ihagee's system.

Konica S II

A 1961 Konica rangefinder for 35 mm film, focused by aligning a double image in the finder.

Mamiya 16 Deluxe

Subminiature Mamiya camera of 1961 using 16 mm film, small enough to carry anywhere.

Mamiya Automatic 35 EEF

Mamiya 35 mm compact of 1961, from the long run of film point-and-shoot cameras.

Mamiya Prismat NP

Mamiya single-lens reflex from 1961, from the decades when the 35 mm SLR dominated serious photography.

Mamiya Ruby Standard

Mamiya rangefinder camera of 1961, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Olympus PEN EE

Half-frame Olympus compact of 1961, fitting twice the usual number of pictures on a roll.

Polaroid Model 850

This 1961 model kept instant photography within easy reach, shooting self-developing Polaroid 40-series roll film (83 × 108 mm).

Polaroid Model J66

This 1961 model kept instant photography within easy reach, shooting self-developing Polaroid 40-series roll film (83 × 108 mm).

Voigtländer Vito Automatic II

Voigtländer fixed-lens model of 1961; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Argus Autronic I

A 1962 rangefinder from Argus on 35 mm film, built for quick, quiet focusing with its fixed lens.

Fujicarex

A 1962 single-lens reflex from Fujifilm, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with its fixed lens.

Konica FSW

A 1962 Konica 35 mm SLR on the Konica F.

Mamiya C3 Professional

A 1962 Mamiya twin-lens reflex, the classic waist-level medium format design.

Mamiya EE Super Merit

Mamiya rangefinder camera of 1962, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Mamiya Prismat WP

Mamiya single-lens reflex from 1962, from the decades when the 35 mm SLR dominated serious photography.

Olympus PEN D

Half-frame Olympus compact of 1962, fitting twice the usual number of pictures on a roll.

Olympus-S Electro Set

Olympus rangefinder camera of 1962, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Rolleiflex 2.8E3

A 1962 twin-lens reflex from Rollei, composing on a ground glass while shooting 120 roll film (6 × 6 cm).

Voigtländer Bessamatic Deluxe

Voigtländer SLR of 1962; it marks a stage in through-the-lens viewing on 35 mm film.

Zenit-3M

A 1962 KMZ 35 mm SLR on the M39.

Asahi Pentax S1a/H1a

A 35 mm film SLR from Pentax on the M42 screw mount; listed together with H1a.

Ihagee Exakta IIB

A 1963 single-lens reflex from Ihagee, framing through the lens on 35 mm film with the Exakta bayonet.

Kodak Instamatic 100/104

Kodak fixed-lens model of 1963; it brought easy everyday photography to 126 cartridge film.

Kodak Instamatic 400/404

Introduced in 1963, this Kodak camera used 126 cartridge film and kept the controls simple for general users.

Kodak Instamatic 500

Introduced in 1963, this Kodak camera used 126 cartridge film and kept the controls simple for general users.

Konica Domirex

A 1963 Konica 35 mm SLR.

Konica FP

A 1963 Konica 35 mm SLR on the Konica F.

Mamiya 4B

Mamiya rangefinder camera of 1963, quiet and compact compared with SLRs of the time.

Mamiya Prismat CPH

A 1963 Mamiya 35 mm SLR on the Exakta bayonet mount.

Polaroid Automatic 100

Introduced pack film and automatic exposure to instant photography.

Rollei 16

A 1963 fixed-lens camera from Rollei on 16 mm film (12 × 17 mm), aimed at simple, everyday picture-taking.

Voigtländer Vitoret F

Voigtländer fixed-lens model of 1963; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Canon Demi S

A half-frame 35 mm camera from Canon.

Fujica Drive

Fujifilm fixed-lens model of 1964; it brought easy everyday photography to half-frame 35 mm film.

Fujica V 2

Fujifilm fixed-lens model of 1964; it brought easy everyday photography to 35 mm film.

Kodak Hawkeye Instamatic

Kodak fixed-lens model of 1964; it brought easy everyday photography to 126 cartridge film.

Kodak Instamatic 250