F-21 Button Camera - An ingeniously concealed version of the F-21. Special housing with remote release attaches to the front of the camera. The camera remains concealed, while the front projects through a buttonhole. A coat button conceals the lens. In the center of the coat button are four holes with thread, as though the button is sewed on normally. In reality, the center of the button splits and opens upon squeezing the remote release which simultaneously fires the shutter of the camera. Over the years, the coat button disguise and the basic F-21 camera evolved. On type 1 of the button cradle, the diaphragm is controlled by a lever in the corner of the cradle. On type 2, the diaphragm settings can be made from the remote release handle. The type 3 button disguise was modified to allow for metering through a tiny hole near one edge of the button, since later versions of the F-21 camera has CdS metering.
From McKeown's guide
This camera seems to be in excellent condition. Lens cap and film cartridge are included.
You may order button disguising device separately.
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 21 April, 2006.
