Spartus Press Flash
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| 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 in New York, later becoming Spartus of Chicago. 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
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| Regal Flash Master Black bakelite, common faceplate style image by Steve Harwood (Image rights) |
