The Italian Lucky and Luckyflex cameras are not subminiatures, besides having a standard 35mm negative they exceed the 4 inches rule. They are however still small and collected by subminiature enthusiasts.
Significantly larger than a Minox 35ML.
LuckyManufactured by G.G.S in Mialn, Italy in 1948 the Lucky is a small inexpensive 35mm camera. Solar Anastigmat f3.2 50mm in leaf shutter 1/20 - 1/200 second. Aperture is marked 6.3, 9, 12.5, and 18. About 3000 where made and sold in Italy. Top auction price December 1991 550USD. Currently 200-300USD. LuckyflexSmall TLR for 24x36mm exposures on 35mm film made in 1948. Solar Anastigmat f3.2 50mm in leaf shutter. Viewing lens externally gear-coupled to taking lens. About 2000 where manufactured.
Two versions where made, one with a simple wind knob for film advance and the later model with a vertically mounted rapid advance lever. Top auction price December 1991 1900USD. Current range $1000-1500. Links
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Last updated 29th September 2005