{"product_id":"lumiere-ely-eljy-club","title":"Lumiere Ely (Eljy) Club","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eLumiere Ely (Eljy) Club - Good Condition | Masterpiece of French Subminiature Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Lumiere Ely (commonly known as the Eljy Club) is a remarkable piece of post-war French design, produced by Lumière \u0026amp; Cie in Lyon. As the final evolution of the groundbreaking Eljy series, the Club model is celebrated for its incredibly compact \"large format subminiature\" philosophy—offering a negative size comparable to 35mm film in a body half the size of contemporary cameras. It features the sharp Lumiere Lypar 40mm f\/3.5 lens, housed in a high-quality retractable chrome barrel. With its elegant Art Deco curves and integrated optical viewfinder, the Ely Club is not only a functional high-performance subminiature but a significant collector's item that represents the peak of French optical craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eHigh-quality Lypar 40mm f\/3.5 anastigmat lens for sharp, high-contrast images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eRetractable lens barrel design for ultimate pocketability when not in use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003ePrecision Atos shutter providing a full range of manual speeds up to 1\/300s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eElegant all-metal construction with chrome accents and refined French styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eUnique \"LUMIERE\" extinction meter integrated into the viewfinder for exposure assistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003eCapable of 24x36mm exposures on specialized 30mm wide roll-film\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eCamera Type: Subminiature Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eFilm Format: 30mm Lumiere Roll-film (specialized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eLens: Lumiere Lypar 40mm f\/3.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eShutter Speeds: 1s to 1\/300s + Bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eCategory: Cameras ▸ Digital Compact Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003eBattery Type: No Battery Required (Fully Mechanical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Lumiere Ely Club is the 'haute couture' of the subminiature world. While most small cameras of the 1950s felt like toys, the Lumiere was built with the same precision as a Leica. The Lypar 40mm lens is surprisingly capable, especially for street photography where its diminutive size makes it almost invisible to subjects. What truly sets the Club model apart is the extinction meter—it’s a fascinating purely optical way to calculate exposure without any electronics. It’s a tactile, mechanical marvel that reminds us why the Lumière brothers are such legends in the history of image-making.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good condition. The camera body shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with its vintage age. The Lypar 40mm lens is clear, free from fungus or significant haze. The retractable barrel locks securely in the shooting position. The shutter has been tested and fires accurately across the speed range. The integrated extinction meter is functional and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eLumiere Ely Club Subminiature Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eOriginal Leather Ever-Ready Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lumiere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53908027507028,"sku":"B96W5185MR","price":159.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_5229_7d89de38-a3df-4e88-95ff-3d9b648753f5.jpg?v=1773139134","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/de\/products\/lumiere-ely-eljy-club","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}