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Belco

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The Belco is a simple camera for 36x36mm images on 127 film. It was introduced c.1951 by French company IDAM. It has a single-speed 'I' and 'B' shutter and fixed-focus, fixed-aperture "Bilux" 4.5cm lens. The body is made from two metal castings, held together with hinged metal clips. It is very similar to IDAM's Roc, differing by the addition of the 'B' shutter setting, and a tripod bush (at least some examples of the Roc also lack lugs for a strap). The camera has a small square viewfinder, and

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