Dacora Dacora 35 CL

Photos by Bernard Faure text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of Bernard Faure. Last update 2023-05-01 par Michel Rochevalier.

Manufactured or assembled in Germany from 1970 to 1972.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 14394

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Chronology of cameras Dacora

The brand Dacora was a presence in the photography market from 1946 to the early 1970s. The company's name changed several times, but it is simpler to focus on the brand name. Its founder, Bernhard Dangelmaier, initially named the company DAngelmaier & Co.

The first products manufactured were bakelite box cameras simply named Daco. These were soon replaced by models that were almost identical but made of metal.

Subsequently, Dacora produced a small series of horizontal folding cameras in the 6x6 format, which had moderate success, and another series of rigid cameras with retractable lenses, also in the 6x6 format, called Digna.

It was in 1960 that the first 35mm models appeared in France. McKeown mentions 1958, but the delay in their arrival in France may be attributed to import restrictions. The Dignette and Super Dignette models achieved success and were sold in large quantities.

Throughout the 1960s, the catalog expanded further with new models using Rapid film or the 126 cartridge format introduced by Kodak.
In 1972, the company changed ownership one last time before disappearing.

Dacora produced numerous camera models under both the Dacora brand and other brands such as Hanimex, CIL, Ilford, and more.

The Dacora 35 series cameras were the latest offerings from the Dacora brand, introduced as the Dignette series was gradually fading out. These cameras shared the same shutter as the Dignette 300 series. They were equipped with either the Color-Iscomar 2.8/42 or the Color-Isconar 2.8/45 lens. The most basic models, 35 R and 35 RL, featured a Color-Dignar lens or had no specific lens identification. The main differences among the various models were related to the light meter features.

Model	Years (c.)	Lens	Light meter

Dacora 35 N	c. 1970-72	Color-Iscomar 2.8/42	No
Dacora 35 C	c. 1970-72	Color-Iscomar 2.8/42	No	Timer
Dacora 35 CB	c. 1970-72	Color-Iscomar 2.8/42	coupled CdS	Visible needle in the viewfinder
Dacora 35 CC	c. 1970-72	Color-Iscomar 2.8/42	coupled CdS	Coupled rangefinder Available in black or silver.
Dacora 35 CL	c. 1970-72	Color-Iscomar 2.8/42	coupled CdS
Dacora 35 CL	c. 1970-72	Color-Isconar 2.8/42	coupled Selenium
Dacora 35 L	c. 1970-72	Color-Iscomar 2.8/42	Selenium
Dacora 35 L	c. 1970-72	Color-Iscomar 2.8/42	CdS
Dacora 35 LK	c. 1970-72	Color-Iscomar 2.8/42	coupled CdS	Visible needle in the viewfinder
Dacora 35 R	c. 1970-72		No	Adjustment by 4 weather symbols
Dacora 35 RL	c. 1970-72	Color-Dignar	Selenium

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Not yet translated into English

Cet exemplaire de Dacora 35 CL a une cellule au sélénium couplée. Les réglages de vitesse et d'ouverture faits sur l'obturateur et l'objectif déplacent une aiguille visible dans une petite fenêtre au-dessus du capot. En fonction de la lumière captée par le posemètre, il faut modifier les réglages jusqu'à déplacer l'aiguille en face d'un repère. Son bon positionnement correspond à une bonne exposition.

On ignore si l'apparition du N dans le nom de l'objectif est une facétie commerciale ou si elle correspond à une réelle différence avec le plus commun Color-Iscomar.

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