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The simple '''Spartus Full-Vue''' plastic [[pseudo TLR]] was made from 1948 to 1960 by American manufacturer [[Spartus]]. This model exposes 2¼" square images on [[120 film]]. The lens of its viewfinder is larger in diameter than its taking lens, giving a bright finder image on the hooded matte screen. | The simple '''Spartus Full-Vue''' plastic [[pseudo TLR]] was made from 1948 to 1960 by American manufacturer [[Spartus]]. This model exposes 2¼" square images on [[120 film]]. The lens of its viewfinder is larger in diameter than its taking lens, giving a bright finder image on the hooded matte screen. | ||
| − | The name "Full-Vue" resembles | + | The name "Full-Vue" resembles another [[box camera]] with big reflecting finder, the British [[Ensign Ful-Vue|Ful-Vue]]. There were various designs of face plate and body decoration over the production period. Early examples were made of [[Bakelite]], although later models may have been other plastics. |
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| image by Inspiredphotos (Image rights) |
The simple Spartus Full-Vue plastic pseudo TLR was made from 1948 to 1960 by American manufacturer Spartus. This model exposes 2¼" square images on 120 film. The lens of its viewfinder is larger in diameter than its taking lens, giving a bright finder image on the hooded matte screen.
The name "Full-Vue" resembles another box camera with big reflecting finder, the British Ful-Vue. There were various designs of face plate and body decoration over the production period. Early examples were made of Bakelite, although later models may have been other plastics.
Links
- Full-Vue imaging samples of Andreas Wolkersdorfer [1]
- Full-Vue and photos taken with it on Westfordcomp.com
- Spartus Manual on Mike Butkus' site
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| Original box image by Bryan Austin (Image rights) |
