The Beirette Junior II is an inexpensive 35mm camera of West German manufacture. During the cleaning process on this camera the date of manufacture was found printed on the inside of the baseplate, rather precisely. 22nd August 1963.

Simple construction throughout, twin blade, over centre shutter with double exposure prevention. Interesting features are large shutter release button, hinged film pressure plate and removable hatch popped off by rotating lever. Its achiles heal is the harsh break off point on the self energising shutter, making it extremely difficult not to introduce "camera shake" into the images when used hand held.

Donated by Mr. L Dunford, Feb. 2001

Body No. Not marked
Shutter, speeds B, 30, 60 & 125th
Lens, Meritar 45mm f/2.9 Serial No.1384208
Condition, 5F