Ansco Readyset
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.
Agfa Ansco "Readyset Traveler," styled with luggage-like canvas covering image by Rick Soloway (Image rights) |
Readyset Royal No. 1A
simulated ostrich skin covering |
Readyset No. 1A (116 film) image by Eduardo Urdangaray (Image rights) |
Agfa Ansco No1 Readyset Royal with "Silver Fox" covering 1931-32 images by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |