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Multi Speed Shutter: Simplex

CollectiBlend Average Index

	Average	Very good	Mint
Body only	$1100-1200	$1500-1600	$2600-2800
With lens	$2200-2400	$3000-3200	$5200-5400
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c1914. 35mm film, viewfinder camera. 50' spools. 18x24 or 24x36mm exposures. One of the earliest 35mm film still cameras.

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converted and inflation-adjusted prices:

	Date	Condition	Price

	2003-02-28	B	$3107
	2002-01-01	B	~$6000

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by Madd10 » Sat Jul 12, 2014 5:47 am

I read on this web site http://www.cameraquest.com/simplex.htm that this camera is actually the first 35 mm camera. Any comments ?

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by Madd10 » Sat Jul 12, 2014 5:57 am

Looks like I was to fast with my question - this link lists quite a number of cameras that pre date the Simplex.
http://www.shootingfilm.net/2013/10/the ... meras.html

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by diser » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:46 am

There is a variety of opinions, and each fits in its own category - first mass produced 35mm camera, first to use perforated film, first to use generally acceptable full-frame 24×36mm format (Simplex I think), first to use daylight-loading single-use cassette, first 35mm stereo camera, first 35mm SLR camera (GOMZ Sport/Ihagee Kine Exakta), etc.
Lots of interesting info can also be found at :shock: