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Premier Instrument Kardon (1947)

Premier Instrument Kardon (1947)

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This is a “military” Kardon 35mm rangefinder camera, produced by the Premier Instrument Corp in New York City between the years 1947 and 1954.  The Kardon was originally developed as an “American Leica” after imports of cameras from Germany had ceased during World War II.  Charged with building the camera…

July 27, 2021 July 29, 2021 Photography / Reviews  35mm / Kodak / Premiere / USA
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