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Royer Savoy II |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in France from 1958 to 1961.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 11686
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Chronology of cameras Royer
The Royer Savoy cameras are compact 24 x 36 cameras known for their solid construction and reliability. They enjoyed great success in the late 1950s and positioned themselves as competitors to Kodak Retinettes in France. Being more affordable than Focasport cameras, they also found popularity among young conscripts who experienced challenging times in Algeria.
The first model was the Savoy I, but its career was relatively short due to design flaws, which were corrected in the Savoy II. The Savoy III featured a larger and brighter viewfinder. The Savoya was a cheaper version of the Savoy II. In addition to this series of simple cameras, there were models with non-coupled light meters, the IIC and IIc.
With a different design, the Savoy 3 F, Savoy III B, and Savoy III BS were more advanced models with a modern appearance. The use of a numeral in the model name helps distinguish them from the Savoy III.
| Model | Lens | |
| First body shape | ||
| Savoy I | Removable front plate, non-opening back. | Helionar 3.5/50mm |
| ditto | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm | |
| Savoy II | ||
| Modified body, wider bulge on the top to accommodate a larger viewfinder. Opening back. |
Som Berthiot 3.5/50 mm | |
| Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm | ||
| Savoy II C, with Chauvin-Arnoux cell | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm | |
| Savoy II C with Micro Realt cell | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm | |
| Savoy III | Like the Savoy II, but with a collimated viewfinder. | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm |
| Savoya | Economical version (winding with a button). | Som Berthiot 3.5/50 mm |
| Boyer 3.5/50 mm | ||
| Second shape (more rectangular) | ||
| Savoy 3B | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm | |
| Savoy 3 BS | Shutter more advanced than on the 3 B | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm |
| Savoy 3F | Built-in flash for AG-1 bulbs. | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm |
| SLR | ||
| Savoyflex I | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm | |
| Savoyflex II | Shutterr 1/300 | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm |
| Shutter 1/500 | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm | |
| Savoyflex IIE | with fast mirror | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm |
| Savoyflex III | Automatic exposure |
Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm |
| Savoyflex IIIE | ditto | Som Berthiot 2.8/50 mm |
Traduction de C. Akgungor.
The form of the top of the Savoy II's body is different from that of Savoy I, in order to hold a larger finder.
On this version, the front part is removable (the lock can be seen on the left) and the back opens too (mounted on a hinge).
The lens has a contact for a shutter release cable; between the synchro flash plug and the shutter release. (Serial numbers of the lenses starting with the letter J)
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