Vintage Whitaker Micro 16 Camera. These Cameras were used by Police Detectives – FBI Etc. Made in Los Angeles, California. Film Advance Works Good. Not Tested With Film. Optics need cleaning – Good light transfer but seems out of focus. 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 was available. 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. Type: subminiature viewfinder camera. 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. Please study the photos. Send along any questions you have. You will receive what you see in these pictures. You see, Add me to your favorite Sellers list and check back. Often to find more treasures. Please Browse All My Listings.
