Viking Vikinar 📷 Type: Vikinar 🔍 Lens: 48mm f/6.3 Viking Achromat 🎞 Film type: 35mm film 📅 Introduced: Late 1950s The Viking Vikinar is a simple and fun 35mm compact camera from the late 1950s. Unlike earlier Viking models, which were often box cameras using 127 or 620 film, this model was designed for the increasingly popular 35mm format. It features a Vikinar Achromatico 48mm f/6.3 fixed-focus lens, sharp from about 2 meters to infinity. The lens is a basic achromatic doublet — made of just two glass elements. The shutter speed is estimated around 1/50 or 1/60 sec, with no adjustable aperture or shutter settings, making the Vikinar a true point-and-shoot camera. The body is made of metal with leatherette covering, a common design trend of the 1950s. It has a simple optical viewfinder and basic controls on top: the advance knob, rewind knob, and shutter release button. Viking was a brand owned by Montgomery Ward, a major American department store. Cameras like the Vikinar were often outsourced to smaller manufacturers and rebranded. Despite its simplicity, the Vikinar could produce surprisingly decent results in good lighting conditions. The term "Achromatico" on the lens refers to its simple achromatic optical design — no fancy coatings here. This camera is a great example of the transition from bulky 127/620 box cameras to compact 35mm cameras made for the masses. The Viking Vikinar represents the democratization of photography — a time when anyone could afford a camera without needing technical expertise. It offered the 35mm experience in an affordable, sturdy package — perfect for families, vacations, and everyday snapshots. #VikingVikinar #35mmCamera #VintageCamera #AnalogPhotography #FilmIsNotDead #ShootFilmStayBroke #RetroCamera #MontgomeryWard #PointAndShoot #VintagePhotogear #CameraHistory #FilmCameraLove #ClassicCameras #FilmCommunity #AchromatLens #1950sPhotography #SimpleCameras #MadeForTheMasses #EverydayFilm #AffordableAnalog #VintageStyle #CompactCamera #CameraCollector #Shoot35mm #CameraHeritage #FilmLife #Vikinar #PhotographyForEveryone

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