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Univex Mercury Camera Model CC 1938 & Auxiliary Finder Made in USA S/N 001469
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The Univex
Mercury is a half-frame viewfinder camera with a rotary disc shutter. The
pre-war Mercury cameras use special Univex 35mm roll film, while the post-war
Mercury II cameras accept standard 35mm cassettes. The camera was introduced in
1938.
The
Universal Camera Corporation found great success in the early/mid 1930s by
selling very inexpensive cameras.
In October
of 1938, the release of the Univex Mercury (Model CC) was made to compete with the
high end imported cameras. Cast from an aluminum alloy and covered with leather, the Mercury was not
only unlike anything Universal had offered before, it was actually a
revolutionary achievement.
Important
features worth noting include the unique rotary shutter (responsible for the
circular protrusion on top of the camera), capable of extremely accurate speeds
up to 1/1000th of a second. Additionally, the Mercury was the first camera to
have internal flash synchronization triggered by direct contact with the foot
of the flash unit, known today as the hot shoe.
The first
Mercury uses Univex 200-series roll film. This is 35mm film on a special geared
spool, sold without a paper leader, backing paper, or even a wrapping inside
the box. Note that the film advance mechanism requires the special Univex
geared spool in order to operate.
Early
versions of the Mercury include only a blank leather cover on the rear of the
shutter disc extension on top of the camera. Note that the original series of
cameras were always only identified as the "Mercury" by the company.
Following the introduction of the Mercury II after World War II, the original
series of cameras has now come to be referred to as the "Mercury I"
series, although it was never referred to as such by the company.
Type:
viewfinder camera (accessory uncoupled rangefinder available)
Year of
launch: 1938 (Model CC-1500 launched in 1939)
Film: Univex
#200-series film, for 65 half-frame (18×24mm) exposures
Construction:
Aluminum alloy
Viewfinder:
Galilean type optical finder
Available
Lenses: Tricor f/2.7 35mm, Tricor f/3.5 35mm, Hexar f/2.0 35mm, others: 75mm,
125mm
Shutter:
Rotary metal focal plane shutter with speeds T,B,1/20 - 1/1000sec (1/20 -
1/1500 on Model CC-1500) plus F hot synch
Dimensions:
138×88×60mm
Weight: 530g
Univex
Mercury Camera Model CC Early 1938 & Auxiliary Finder Made in USA S/N 001469
Includes the
camera, 2 geared film spools, auxiliary finder and case(case came apart at one
of the seam folds)
The shutter
works but the gearing did not turn the film spool, not sure how it works
Camera has
wear, scratches from use and storage
Display Piece, Sold As Is, Not Working etc
Please View
The Pictures Closely And Ask Any Questions Prior To Purchase
International
Customers Will Be Responsible For Any Import Taxes, Duties, Or
Custom
Charges That May Be Required By Your Country. Those Costs Are Not Included In
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