The Whittaker Micro 16 was a subminiature. Camera for 16mm film cartridges. It was sized like a deck of cards. It was made by Wm. In Hollywood, Los Angeles, California starting in 1946. It had a built-in reflecting type viewfinder. An optional sports finder. Detectives liked that camera since it could be hidden in an empty cigarette wrapper. Thus it became a true detective camera. Since the company could sell hundreds to police stations and private detectives. In Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Year of launch: 1946. Film: cartridges for double perforated 16mm film (24 exposures per cartridge). Lens: achromatic doublet f6.3 lens, focusing fixed. Aperture: 1:11 (bright), 1:8 (dull), and 1:6.3 (color) selectable.