#33 Ilford Sportsman

This is one of many cameras made in this period with very similar specifications.
The Sportsman line started in mid 1950's and continued for some ten years.
During this time there where four models, this is the third.
The brand is English but the maker was German, Dacora.
You can see it written in the lens and, if you put them side by side, you can see that it's a Dignette in disguise.

Specifications:

Ilford Sportsman

Lens: Dacora dignar 1:2.8/45mm

Shutter: Gauthier, four speed Pronto,1/30 - 1/250, flash sync and self timer

Exposure counter, accessory shoe and  film reminder on the top plate

Shutter release on the lensboard

Recessed film advance lever/shutter cocker.

Film rewind by knurled knob

Production year: 1959

24 x36 mm exposures on 35mm film

I found this fine example, some two years ago, at a local flea market.

It's a very simple camera, very easy to operate, using the sunny 16 rule, or a hand-held light meter.

You also have to guesstimate the distance or use an external rangefinder on the accessory shoe.

What I like best about it is it's vintage look.

Some shots taken with it:

Miragaia by RaúlM.

Rust and Nature by RaúlM.

Let them bite by RaúlM.

A Flickr set with some more pictures taken with it.

Stay tuned (o;