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[[Ansco]] applied the name '''Readyset''' to a variety of simple folding rollfilm cameras throughout the company's existence. Commonly these cameras feature a lack of adjustments: [[fixed focus]], one shutter speed, fixed apertures. Slightly more complex variations were issued under names such as '''Readyset Special''' or '''Readyset Royal''', and featured adjustable apertures, or a selection of shutter speeds. | [[Ansco]] applied the name '''Readyset''' to a variety of simple folding rollfilm cameras throughout the company's existence. Commonly these cameras feature a lack of adjustments: [[fixed focus]], one shutter speed, fixed apertures. Slightly more complex variations were issued under names such as '''Readyset Special''' or '''Readyset Royal''', and featured adjustable apertures, or a selection of shutter speeds. | ||
| − | A variety of film formats | + | A variety of film formats was used, including [[116 film|116]], [[120 film|120]], [[127 film|127]] and [[620 film|620]] - but referred to in Ansco's documents by their own names for these sizes. |
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| − | *[http://ldtomei.googlepages.com/agfareadysetroyal1a1925-32 Ansco Readyset Royal | + | *[http://ldtomei.googlepages.com/agfareadysetroyal1a1925-32 Ansco Readyset Royal] at the [https://sites.google.com/site/ldtomei/home Tomei Collection] |
| − | *[http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintageamerica/5445804607/sizes/l/in/pool-camerawiki Photo of Agfa Ansco Readyset Traveler] with matching striped canvas carry pouch, | + | *[http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintageamerica/5445804607/sizes/l/in/pool-camerawiki Photo of Agfa Ansco Readyset Traveler] with matching striped canvas carry pouch, at [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintageamerica/ Vintage America] |
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| Agfa Ansco "Readyset Traveler," styled with luggage-like canvas covering image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
Ansco applied the name Readyset to a variety of simple folding rollfilm cameras throughout the company's existence. Commonly these cameras feature a lack of adjustments: fixed focus, one shutter speed, fixed apertures. Slightly more complex variations were issued under names such as Readyset Special or Readyset Royal, and featured adjustable apertures, or a selection of shutter speeds.
A variety of film formats was used, including 116, 120, 127 and 620 - but referred to in Ansco's documents by their own names for these sizes.
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| Readyset Royal No. 1A image by Scott Head (Image rights) |
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| Readyset No. 1A (116 film) image by Eduardo Urdangaray (Image rights) |
Links
- Ansco Readyset Royal at the Tomei Collection
- Photo of Agfa Ansco Readyset Traveler with matching striped canvas carry pouch, at Vintage America
