Vintage Rollei 16 Miniature Camera Advertisement by Honeywell – Circa 1963

Description

Vintage Rollei 16 Miniature Camera Advertisement by Honeywell – Circa 1963

Description:
This original vintage advertisement promotes the Rollei 16, a compact and highly innovative precision camera released by Honeywell in the early 1960s. The ad cleverly features a life-size illustration of the camera itself, emphasizing its ultra-compact size—measuring just 4 1/2″ x 1 15/16″ x 1 3/16″ and weighing under 10 ounces.

Manufactured in Germany and distributed in the U.S. by Honeywell, the Rollei 16 quickly became known for its high-end build and exceptional lens quality, utilizing Zeiss Mutar lenses and a superb optical system. Notably, it was equipped with fully parallax-corrected framing, a shutter-speed and aperture priority exposure system, and could shoot 16 high-quality images per roll of Super 16 film (ASA 25 to 125 black & white and ASA 50 daylight color reversal).

The ad details the camera’s auto-selection shutter, film compatibility, and optional accessories such as a tripod adapter, wrist strap, and custom carry case—highlighting the Rollei 16 as the most advanced and compact photographic system of its time.

• Date: Circa 1963

• Publisher: Honeywell Photographic

• Dimensions: Approximately 19 x 26 cm (mounted on black card)

• Medium: Printed monochrome photographic trade advertisement

• Artist/Photographer: Not stated

Condition Note:
This is an original vintage print. Due to its age, it may show expected signs of wear such as minor yellowing, soft edges, or print aging. These details add character and authenticity to this collectible photographic ephemera.

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