Most of the unusual camera designs were invented for miniature and spy cameras. And here is the short list of some interesting solutions.
Of course, every spy needs a gun:
Doryu, Pistolet Camera
And the $1K watch. This is for the old-style spy:
Houghton, Ticka
These ones are for the modern spy:
Steineck, ABC Watch Camera
And these ones are for the hi-tech spy who follows a trend:
Steinheil, Detective Camera
Pack of KGB cigarettes:
Kiev Arsenal, John Player Spy Camera
And a small lighter for them:
Suzuki Kogaku, Echo 8 CBS
A huge finger-ring wouldn't hurt. At least it's made from gold!
Ferrogian Paulo, Ferro GF
Walking stick is a must:
Lehmann, Ben Akiba Walking Stick
Compass instead of GPS:
Compass Cameras (Lecoultre Schweiz), Compass
Block note-like camera:
Vega, Vega
And the hi-tech guy can bring a radio-camera (tell me about iPhone, yeah):
G.E.C., Transistomatic
Of course every spy should get a REAL spy camera to put it somewhere. In the ear for example:
KGB, Microdot Camera (1mm diameter exposures)
Also there could be a need for underwater (technically, not a spy camera):
Rollei, Rolleimarin 4 Hans Hass
Or aerial equipment:
Linhof, Aero Technika 45
Get these items and you are all set for any spy job!
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I have a Merlin spy camera,but I can't find any information or label on it. it is made of metal cast.I was told this camera came from UK before or post WII. who knwo that? any tips or background of the camera is appreciated
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I believe you're asking about this camera:
http://collectiblend.com/Cameras/United ... erlin.html
http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Merlin_%28subminiature%29
Note that there are 3 more links to information on the camera-wiki page.
http://collectiblend.com/Cameras/United ... erlin.html
http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Merlin_%28subminiature%29
Note that there are 3 more links to information on the camera-wiki page.
Have a look at some of the cameras in my collection:
http://collectiblend.com/Cameras/mycamprofile.php?uid=396
http://collectiblend.com/Cameras/mycamprofile.php?uid=396
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hi
I collect miniatures and stéréos cameras ( more than 250 pieces) I have the Merlin in four collors, black, green, red, and blue. It was made in 1936 by United Optical Instruments in UK
I collect miniatures and stéréos cameras ( more than 250 pieces) I have the Merlin in four collors, black, green, red, and blue. It was made in 1936 by United Optical Instruments in UK
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