“S” is for Steky

“S” is for Steky, a tiny camera for 16mm film made by Riken.

Riken also makes the Ricoh series of cameras.

This teeny-tiny Steky camera really works!
This teeny-tiny Steky camera really works!

thingy

This is the original Steky model, made in 1947. Otherwise the model name would be written on the side.
This is the original Steky model, made in 1947. Otherwise the model name would be written on the side.

more thingy

Astoundingly, this lens was interchangeable.
Astoundingly, this lens was interchangeable.

 

Reference: McKeown’s Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th edition, ISBN 0-931838-40-1

The other cameras featured in this A to Z Challenge are linked on this page.

Published by paleololigo

Scientist (Paleontology, Geochemistry, Geology); Writer (Speculative and Science Fiction, plus technical and non-technical Science); Mom to great boy on the Autism spectrum; possessor of too many hobbies.

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