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Jan 21, 2011 © Colin J Clarke

Mansfield Skylark E

Charleston SC


A very lucky bargain basement find ! Another piece to my
Royal Camera Co. (Japan) puzzle. This is a 'branded' version
of the Royal camera (complete with the Royal logo embossed
on the leather), and a cousin of the Wirgin, Hiyoca, Hanimex etc.

In need of some cosmetic TLC - although it is working fine - and
happily I have 'spare' parts from others to tidy it up.

This model has the TominOR lens, whereas the Wirgin has
the better TominON (YashicOR and YashinON). All are Tomioka Co. lenses.

Definitely worth the price of two cups of caffè latte !

See the cousins

Leica D-Lux 2

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Paco López22-Jan-2011 07:01
Fabulous new adition!! I think your collection about Royal Camera Co. is complete or almost complete :o) !! Congrats! V!
Jean-Luc Elias21-Jan-2011 21:42
Tomioka lenses are very well known for their sharpness! If you ever take pictures with it , I'am curious!
an nguyen21-Jan-2011 17:59
Wow , that is great Prof.
You always find the best hidden somewhere .
Ann...21-Jan-2011 17:50
What a great find. It looks in good condition too.
Margot W21-Jan-2011 16:58
Well worth the price and now it is in good hands.
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