The Curious Story of the $14,000 Mamiya Pistol Camera

The Curious Story of the $14,000 Mamiya Pistol Camera
ФОТО: thephoblographer.com

It made total sense when reading that the Mamiya Pistol camera was a half-frame machine. This camera was in use with Japanese Police for a while. It was their primary choice after the Doryu didn't get finished in time.

The police couldn't wait. And the Mamiya is a whole lot smaller. The design resembles a revolver more than the semi-automatic pistol that its competitor was likened to. But according to Wired, they were never used. And lucky for you, you can own a piece of history by snagging this Mamiya Pistol camera on eBay. It's accompanied by an equally historical price if you get my drift. .

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2020-10-31 01:00

Источник: thephoblographer.com

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