tower_5

This camera is similar to the Nicca Type-5, and was produced exclusively for Sears Roebuck. It has flash synchronization (X at 1/25) via a socket on the back of the body and a film type indicator in the film wind-on knob. The lever under the rewind knob is for diopter adjustment.

There is a locking catch on the slow speed dial (at 1/25)

The back of the camera has a vertically hinged door, to allow film loading.


Tower 5

Manufacturer:		Nicca Camera Company Ltd (Tokyo)
Country of origin: Produced: Number made: Serial no. range: Shutter speeds: Standard lens:	Japan 1955 - 1956 3500 - 4000* 74xxx ? T,1,2,5,10,15,25 (slow speed dial) B,25,50,100,200,500,1000 Nikkor 2/50 and 1.4/50
This camera is similar to the Nicca Type-5, and was produced exclusively for Sears Roebuck. It has flash synchronization (X at 1/25) via a socket on the back of the body and a film type indicator in the film wind-on knob. The lever under the rewind knob is for diopter adjustment. There is a locking catch on the slow speed dial (at 1/25) The back of the camera has a vertically hinged door, to allow film loading.
*Total production including Nicca and Snider models.

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