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2026-03-16 – Tower 35mm Camera

 

Tower was a house brand name used by Sears, Roebuck & Co. from the 1940s through the 1960s to sell cameras manufactured by other companies. While Tower produced various formats, their 35mm cameras are highly regarded by collectors because they were often rebadged versions of high-quality models from top-tier German and Japanese manufacturers. The specific manufacturer behind a Tower 35mm camera depends on the model number.

Key 35mm Manufacturers

  • Nicca (Japan)
  • Mamiya (Japan)
  • Olympus (Japan)
  • Iloca (Germany)
  • Braun (Germany)


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