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| − | The '''Foton''' was an ambitious [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]] launched in 1948 by [[Bell & Howell]], with [[film advance|spring motor advance]] and interchangeable lenses. | + | The '''Foton''' was an ambitious [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]] launched in 1948 by [[Bell & Howell]], with 6 FPS [[film advance|spring motor advance]] and interchangeable lenses. The camera also had a coupled rangefinder. In 1949, the camera was advertised for $700 USD in the July issue of U.S. Camera. In just a few months, the advertised price had dropped to $498 USD<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/6111586132/sizes/l/in/set-72157627588441054/ Bell & Howell advertisement, Nov 1949 issue of U.S Camera]</ref> |
Foton lenses: | Foton lenses: | ||
| + | * Taylor-Hobson 2" T2.2 (f/2) Filmocoted lens | ||
* Cooke Amotal Anastigmat 50/2 | * Cooke Amotal Anastigmat 50/2 | ||
* Cooke Deep Field Panchro 100/2.5 | * Cooke Deep Field Panchro 100/2.5 | ||
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| + | |image_text=B&H Foton, Jul 1949 U.S. Camera | ||
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| + | =References= | ||
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| + | =Links= | ||
* [http://www.vintagephoto.tv/foton.shtml The Foton] at [http://www.vintagephoto.tv/index.shtml Scott's Photographica Collection] | * [http://www.vintagephoto.tv/foton.shtml The Foton] at [http://www.vintagephoto.tv/index.shtml Scott's Photographica Collection] | ||
Revision as of 20:00, 4 September 2011
There was also a Russian instant camera called Foton.
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| Foton photo by jbpics (Image rights) |
The Foton was an ambitious 35mm rangefinder camera launched in 1948 by Bell & Howell, with 6 FPS spring motor advance and interchangeable lenses. The camera also had a coupled rangefinder. In 1949, the camera was advertised for $700 USD in the July issue of U.S. Camera. In just a few months, the advertised price had dropped to $498 USD[1]
Foton lenses:
- Taylor-Hobson 2" T2.2 (f/2) Filmocoted lens
- Cooke Amotal Anastigmat 50/2
- Cooke Deep Field Panchro 100/2.5
Photos
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| B&H Foton, Jul 1949 U.S. Camera image by camerawiki (Image rights) |
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| B&H Foton, Nov 1949 U.S. Camera image by camerawiki (Image rights) |
