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Dacora Dignette |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in Germany from 1962 to (After) 1964.
Index of rarity in France: Very usual (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 300
See the complete technical specifications
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 Dignette and Super Dignette are cameras that use 35mm film in the 135 cartridge format. The Super Dignette versions are equipped with a built-in coupled light meter, while among the Dignette models, there is at least one model with a light meter, although it may not be coupled.
The overall design of these cameras underwent a significant change in the late 1960s, adopting a more angular design.
| Model | Years (c.) | Lens | Shutter | ||
| Dignette | |||||
| Dignette |  |
1955-58 | (1) | (2) | Lever on top which has a specific shape |
| Dignette |
 |
1958-60 | (1) | (2) to 1/250 | Upper top |
| Dignette |
 |
c. 1960 | (1) | (2) to 1/250 | New top. Picture counter in a fake button. |
| Dignette | 1960-62 | (1) | (2) to 1/300 | Top Front face with hubcap | |
| Dignette |
 |
1962-64 | (1) | (2) | Same shape of top, without fake button. , mais plus de faux bouton pour le compteur. Rewinding by crank |
| Dignette I |
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1964 | Color-Subitar 2.8/45 mm | Prontor 125 | Simple camera |
| Dignette IF |
 |
1964 | Color-Subitar | Prontor 125 | like Dignette I, with bulb flash |
| Dignette IF |
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1964 | Color-Subitar | Prontor 125 | like Dignette I, with bulb flash |
| Dignette F |
 |
c.1966 | Color-Isconar 2.8/45 mm |
Prontor 125 | Bulb Flash |
| Dignette L |
 |
1964-? | Color-Subitar 2.8/45 mm |
Prontor 250 | non coupled lightmeter |
| Dignette E-M |
 |
c. 1962-64 | (1) | Pronto | Coupled rangefinder |
| Dignette S-L |  |
1964-? | (1) | non coupled lightmeter and timer | |
| Dignette 125 |
 |
c. 1968 | Color-Isconar 2.8/40 mm |
Prontor 125 | |
| Dignette S |
 |
1964-? | Cassar 2.8/45 mm |
(2) Jusqu'au 1/250 | Like Dignette, but with timer |
| Dignette 300 |
 |
c. 1970 | Color-Isconar 2.8/45 mm |
Prontor 300 X | |
| Dignette 300 L |  |
c. 1970 | Color-Isconar 2.8/45 mm |
Prontor 300 X | non coupled lightmeter |
| Super Dignette (coupled lightmeter) | |||||
| Super Dignette |
 |
1958-60 | Dignar 3,5/45 mm |
Vario-LK | |
| Super Dignette |
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1958-60 | Dignar 2.8/45 mm | Prontor-SLK | |
| Super Dignette |
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1966-64 | Cassar 2.8/45 mm | Prontor 250 LK | |
| Super Dignette E-B |
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1962-64 | Cassar 2.8/45 mm | Prontor-LK | Coupled rangefinder |
| Super Dignette Electric-L |
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c. 1967 | Color Trinon-Lanthan 2.8/45 mm | Prontor 300-E | |
| Super Dignette Electric S | c. 1967 | Prontor 500 S-E | Timer | ||
| Super Dignette Electric-CR |
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c. 1967 | Color Isconar 2.8/45 mm | 1/300 | Coupled rangefinder |
| Super Dignette Electric-SR |
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c. 1967 | Color Isconar 2.8/45 mm | Prontor 500 S-E | Timer and coupled rangefinder |
1. Multiple lens options.
2. Multiple shutter options.
A partir de 1962, si la forme générale des Dignette reste identique à celle du modèle précédent, le faux bouton intégrant le compteur de vue disparaît, le compteur s'intégrant complétement au capot, sans dépasser de celui-ci. Le bouton de rembobinage du film est remplacé par une manivelle.
Interesting links or bibliography :
| Sur Camera-wiki.org, suggested by Sylvain Halgand |
| Sur Camera-wiki.org, suggested by Sylvain Halgand |
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