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Henry
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Mercury II Model CX, production started in 1945 by Universal Camera Corp. These half frame 35mm cameras were made out of aluminum/magnesium alloy which was a contributing factor for there highly tarnishing state. It came with a Tricor f/2.7 35mm lens (One of 3 common lenses offered for this model). The metal rotary focal plane shutter design(which contributed to its distinctive arch shape design on top)with speeds T, B, 1/20 - 1/1000 sec.
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35mm CamerasIn 1889, Thomas Edison’s research assistant William K. L. Dickson split a r…
this one is another of the faves of my collection .. My mother had this old leather deteriorating box up in her closet for the longest time, and one day I plucked it out because I couldn't stand the suspense anymore and it was this cool looking camera with all these dials and numbers and it had a cool sounding click!My mom said I could have it if I took care of it since it was my grandfathers and ive been collecting odd cameras ever since, thanks to this one.. :)
how much did you pay for the Mercury II model CX, my friend has one and wants to sell his with the brown camera case.
Thank you mustangtony...