The featured camera for this time is Monte 35A (later model) introduced by Shinsei Optical Works in 1953. On this model was changed to the camera-body shutter button from the lens shutter lever on the earlier model released in 1952, and added accessory shoe.

Well then, let's take a look at it.

• First introduced in 1953.
• Camera type : 35mm leaf-shutter camera
• Film : 35mm film
• Picture size : 24 x 36mm
• Standard lens : Monte Anastigmat 50mm f/3.5
• Shutter speeds : S, K, K/B, 1 - 1/200 sec., build-in self-timer provided.
• Focusing : for-element focusing
• Body dimensions : 73 x 123 x 57mm
• Body weight : 500 g.