minolta35

The differences between the two models are minor:

•The slow speeds on the Model B are T,1,2,4,8,25.

•There is no locking catch on the slow speed dial of the Model B.

The top plate of this camera is engraved Minolta-35, with a serial number below. The rear of the top plate is engraved C.K.S. for the maker (Chiyoda Kogaku). Earlier models are engraved as follows:

  Minolta-35

CHIYODA - KOGAKU
        OSAKA

   No. xxxx

The image size on both models was 24x32mm.

Flash synchronization was not fitted.


Minolta - 35 I (Original) & Minolta - 35 l Model B

	Manufacturer:	Minolta
	Country of origin: Produced: Number made: Serial no. range: Shutter speeds: Standard lens:	Japan 1947 - 1948 Around 3000 (Incl. approx. 600 Original) 101 - 3xxx T,1,2,5,10,25 (slow speed dial) B,25,35,50,100,200,500 Super Rokkor 2.8/45
			Courtesy of Pacific Rim Camera
	The differences between the two models are minor: •The slow speeds on the Model B are T,1,2,4,8,25. •There is no locking catch on the slow speed dial of the Model B. The top plate of this camera is engraved Minolta-35, with a serial number below. The rear of the top plate is engraved C.K.S. for the maker (Chiyoda Kogaku). Earlier models are engraved as follows: Minolta-35 CHIYODA - KOGAKU OSAKA No. xxxx The image size on both models was 24x32mm. Flash synchronization was not fitted.
	Pictured camera: Model B with body serial number 1743. Lens is a Super Rokkor 2.8/45 with s/n 3455.

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