RARE 1940’S ERA WHITTAKER MICRO 16 SUBMINIATURE 16MM FILM SPY CAMERA WITH CASE. On offer Is a rare 1940’s Era Whittaker Micro 16 Subminiature 16mm Film Spy Camera with Case. Some very minor cosmetic wear but overall, in excellent condition. The Whittaker Micro 16 was a subminiature camera for 16mm film cartridges. It was made by Wm. In Hollywood, Los Angeles, California starting in 1946. It had a built-in reflecting type viewfinder and an optional sports finder was available. It has a 90° view finder, a single shutter speed (1/50sec) and three choices of aperture openings of f/8 (marked Colour), f/11 (Dull) and f/16 (Bright) controlled by a lever next to the lens. It measures just 71 x 51 x 23.5 mm (2¾” x 1″ x 2) yet this all metal subminiature is heavy at 238g (8 oz). The film advance plunger pops out from the side of the camera and is locked in place by a gravity pin. Turn the camera with the words Micro 16 up to disengage the pin and you can pop the plunger out by pushing it in gently – turning the words down and pushing the plunger in will allow the pin to re-engage and lock the plunger closed. The plunger both advances the film and increments the frame count wheel, which you must manually reset (the start mark is frame 22, by the way, marked with an arrow) when you load the camera. The frame counter counts up to 24. An optional eye-level finder frame clips onto the Micro 16 for those not satisfied with the nanoscale waist-level finder built into the body. A standard tripod mount is the last of its limited features. Mostly these cameras went to police departments and detective bureaus. The bodywork is in excellent condition with only minor marks, the shutter plunger still works many are stuck in. As this was a common problem, the apertures move freely and all internal workings appear to be operating correctly. A single take up canister is included as is a carry case. I have no way of saying that it would still function (although there is no reason to doubt that it could) but it would make a great piece to add to your collection. The last picture is of a magazine advertisement for the camera in the late 1940’s. This is not included in the sale. Please view photos carefully and consider them part of the description. If you require any further photos or information, please do not hesitate to contact me. All cameras and lenses are visually inspected and mechanically tested (a used film is run through where possible) to ensure that all functions operate correctly. The item “RARE 1940’S ERA WHITTAKER MICRO 16 SUBMINIATURE 16MM FILM SPY CAMERA WITH CASE” is in sale since Monday, December 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photography\Vintage Photography\Vintage Cameras\Sub-Mini Cameras”. The seller is “kev.s68″ and is located in Southport. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: Micro 16
- Colour: Silver
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Dimensions: 71 x 51 x 23.5mm (2¾” x 1″ x 2″)
- Custom Bundle: Yes
- Series: Micro
- Format: 16mm (10x14mm)
- MPN: 53260
- Weight: 238 grams (8 oz)
- Brand: Whittaker
- Bundle Description: Case.
