Irwin
Here are the Art Deco Irwin cameras in my collection with date of introduction and film type.
I use a star system to rate cameras against their Art Deco credentials.
Rating | Art Deco Credentials |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Iconic: Famous, well-known and celebrated |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Significant: Pronounced and self evident |
![]() ![]() ![]() | Noteworthy: Worth giving special attention |
![]() ![]() | Acceptable: Modest and restricted |
![]() | Limited: Minor and insubstantial |
Irwin
Model | Date | Film | |
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![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() Dual Reflex | 1939 | 127 |
History
Irwin Corporation was a camera maker based in New York, America. They were famous for making a number of cameras shaped like a sardine can. These included the Kandor, Kandor Jr, Kandor Komet and the Lark. Some of the originals may actually have been made of sardine cans. They made a number of Pseudo TLRs including the Dual Reflex, Irwin Reflex and the Super-Tri-Reflex. They also made 16mm movie cameras branded the "Irwin Imperial.