Spartus Press Flash
Spartus Press Flash brown bakelite, less common faceplate style image by John Kratz (Image rights) |
As the Falcon Press Flash, this camera was the first camera with built-in flash reflector[1]. It used old-style big Edison base flash bulbs and type 120 film rolls. It had two exposure settings, one for "bright" light and one for "cloudy & flash" situations. It was made by the Utility Manufacturing Company, later Spartus. It was marketed from 1939 to 1950 under several names, including Falcon Press Flash, Galter Press Flash[2], and Regal Flash Master.
The body was made of Bakelite mouldings. Images were 6x9cm.
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Page 943.
- ↑ This Spartus Press Flash is labelled with "Mfd. by Galter Prod. Co."; photographed by Peter M Lerman.
Links
- Spartus Press Flash on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
Regal Flash Master Black bakelite, common faceplate style image by Steve Harwood (Image rights) |