Houghton Ensign Midget 22

The Ensign Midget 22, introduced by Houghton in 1935, is a compact 35mm camera targeting amateur photographers seeking an affordable entry into the emerging 135 format market. Likely featuring a simple viewfinder and fixed lens, the camera reflects the pre-war trend towards smaller, more portable designs, though it lacks the innovations or cultural impact of contemporaries like the Leica III. As a product of British manufacturer Houghton, the Midget 22 represents a modest but important step in the popularization of 35mm photography for the masses, valued today by collectors primarily for its nostalgic appeal and representation of mid-1930s camera technology.