Paulo J Moreira
FOCA Universel R (1957)
Another Leica inspired camera, this time fom France. It really has nothing to do with Leica cameras, except in the concept. The camera has a focal plane shutter with a unique sound, really fantastique! The lens is a superbly built and looking Oplarex 1,9/ 5 cm that retracts into the body. The design derives from the earlier Focas, except that the "R" has a wind lever. The camera feels high quality, the film chamber is superbly finished with the film rails and other parts being chromed! Unfortunately, the ouside chrome plating is exploding into small bubbles in what seems to be a chemical reaction or just alloy rotting, I don't know.
Finally, the camera has an unique bayonet that does not need clicking or a realease button, very clever!
FOCA Universel R (1957)
Another Leica inspired camera, this time fom France. It really has nothing to do with Leica cameras, except in the concept. The camera has a focal plane shutter with a unique sound, really fantastique! The lens is a superbly built and looking Oplarex 1,9/ 5 cm that retracts into the body. The design derives from the earlier Focas, except that the "R" has a wind lever. The camera feels high quality, the film chamber is superbly finished with the film rails and other parts being chromed! Unfortunately, the ouside chrome plating is exploding into small bubbles in what seems to be a chemical reaction or just alloy rotting, I don't know.
Finally, the camera has an unique bayonet that does not need clicking or a realease button, very clever!