The FOCA Universal Rangefinder. Oskar Barnack vs the world part 3 - A French attempt

A review of the FOCA Universal rangefinder camera. Focusing on the pros and cons of its design, especially in comparison to the Barnack Leica. For a more in depth view on the Leica II design, and other design choices in rangefinder cameras, the earlier episodes (especially part 2) are recommended.
0:00 Channel intro
0:48 Background
1:38 The first FOCAs
1:54 The FOCA Universal
2:19 Overview and specs
3:18 Viewfinder in the middle
3:49 Speed dials and shutter release
4:25 Grip
4:41 Strap lugs
5:00 Collapsible lens
5:22 Accessory shoe
5:32 Disadvantages of winding
5:50 Removable back
6:11 Compared to the Barnack
6:45 Later improvements
7:38 Some quirks
9:00 Summary and conclusion
Filmed with magic lantern raw.

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  • @Socrates...
    @Socrates...5 ай бұрын

    I like the look of Foca Universal RC

  • @Snegojui
    @Snegojui5 ай бұрын

    Would be interesting to hear your opinion on the robot royal cameras.

  • @extremebanding2748

    @extremebanding2748

    5 ай бұрын

    That is a very interesting camera, unfortunately I have never tested it. A bit expensive maybe, but I will keep my eyes open, if a decent deal shows up.

  • @winedemonium
    @winedemonium27 күн бұрын

    I admire (and am sometimes baffled by) French engineering. They don't copy - they work from first principles it seems. So, after seeing how all sorts of manufacturing countries copied best in class (Contax or Leica), the French?.... It makes me curious to try a Foca actually.

  • @extremebanding2748

    @extremebanding2748

    25 күн бұрын

    Yes, it is a cool camera, and a bit different experience, which is always nice in its own way. Would have loved to try the Foca URC, but they are very rare, unfortunately.