A charmingly designed stereo camera made in Italy—this is a product of ISO, the company known for the Iso Reporter and Henso Reporter. Released in 1956.
This particular model is the Duplex Super, a later version equipped with a double-exposure prevention mechanism. A single-frame shooting selector lever is located on the side of the body.
It uses 120 film loaded vertically, capturing pairs of stereo images in a 23x24mm format—24 pairs per roll. Mechanically, it's similar to the Japanese Stereo Rocca.
The set includes the dedicated film cutter, stereo mounts, and viewer. Even the original box is included—decorated in bright, playful colors reminiscent of Kuidaore Taro, making it an incredibly rare and complete set. The lens cap is a push-on type with a charming little string attached—pure Italian design at its best.
Every time I see Kuidaore Taro pudding at a souvenir shop in Shin-Osaka Station, I can’t help but think of this adorable Italian-made camera (haha).
This camera was acquired during a buying trip to Europe in 2018, purchased from a devoted Italian collector with an impressive passion for cameras.
It was cherished by its previous owner and has now made its way back to our store. Welcome home!
Just like when it was last sold, both the exterior and the lenses remain in beautiful condition. The viewfinder is clear and easy to use. The aperture dial feels slightly on the heavier side.
Due to its unique frame format, advancing the film involves a two-step process: first align 1 in the lower window of the film back, then 1 in the upper window.
This is a camera that’s not only a joy to shoot with, but also a delight to simply admire.
Reference: Classic Camera Senka No. 43, Viva! Italia, page 70.
