The MEC 16 SB is a German
16 mm
16 mm film is a historically popular and economical gauge of film. 16 mm refers to the width of the film (about inch); other common film gauges include 8 and 35 mm. It is generally used for non-theatrical (e.g., industrial, edu ...
subminiature camera launched in 1957 by Feinwerktechnik GmbH of
Lahr, Germany. The
lens is a
Rodenstock Heligon 1:2/22mm with diaphragm working on principle of "cat's pupil". The MEC 16 SB was designed by A. Armbruster. It is the first camera with built-in exposure meter, capable of measuring the light through the lens, the so-called
Through-the-lens metering (TTL).
Focal plane shutter functions at B,1/30,1/60,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000
Though it is not a
single-lens reflex camera
A single-lens reflex camera (SLR) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system (hence "reflex" from the mirror's reflection) that permits the photographer to view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured. With twin le ...
, it has been recognized for being the first camera having a serially integrated
exposure meter (Gossen), capable of
measuring light through its picture-taking lens, connected.
MEC-16 uses single or double perforated 16mm film in special metal cassette. Frame size 10x14mm.
Subminiature cameras
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