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− | The simple '''Spartus Full-Vue''' plastic [[pseudo TLR]] was made from 1948 to 1960 by American manufacturer [[Spartus]]. Its finder lens is larger in diameter than its camera lens | + | The simple '''Spartus Full-Vue''' plastic 120 format [[pseudo TLR]] was made from 1948 to 1960 by American manufacturer [[Spartus]]. Its finder lens is larger in diameter than its camera lens, giving a bright finder image on the hooded matte screen. |
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+ | The name "Full-Vue" resembles of an other [[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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Revision as of 11:54, 14 February 2010
The simple Spartus Full-Vue plastic 120 format pseudo TLR was made from 1948 to 1960 by American manufacturer Spartus. Its finder lens is larger in diameter than its camera lens, giving a bright finder image on the hooded matte screen.
The name "Full-Vue" resembles of an other 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