Summary
Camera and portable transistor AM radio, the 'Ramera' was manufactured by Kowa in Japan, circa 1959.
The camera is built into the radio and features a fixed focus Prominar 1:3.5 lens F:23mm f/3.5. It takes16mm film and has a four shutter speed. The radio has an ear plug and speaker option. It has a plastic off-white front cover, red back cover and off-white leather case with handle.
Kowa manufactured cameras from 1946 until the late 1970s.
Physical Description
Rectangular plastic camera radio with round silver speaker and manufacturer's plate on front. It has a plastic white front cover, red back cover and white leather case with handle.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Jethro B. Fryer, by 1988
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Body of camera: 'ramera / KOWA / Prominar 1:3.5 f=23mm'. Back of camera: 'NO. 4650'.
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