Western Photographic Historical Society

Tucson, Arizona USA

- Collectors' Corner -

	Agfa Kamera Optima-Parat Silver metallic look. 1/3 frame w/programmed auto-exposure in Compur B shutter
	Agfa Karat 4.5 Many different iterations of this camera, each named for the particular lens utilized. Significant camera in that it introduced the use of the metal 35mm film cassette similar to the type in use today. c1939-1941
	Agfa Memo Shown variants include the "Memo 3.5" full frame, aka the double frame model c1939; "Memo 4.5" used special 135 film cassettes for 24 x 36mm image; and the "Memo 5.6"
	Agfa Paramat 1963 half frame, metered aperature control f2.8/30 to f22/500, helical focus from.9" to infinity
	Agfa Viking 120 or 116 variants in this c1940 Agfa-Ansco folder design.
	Ansco "Dollar Box" Camera Small Ansco box camera (127 film), comes in either black, burgundy or green. A red version is known as the Kiddie Camera. c1910-1928
	Ansco Craftsman Ansco box camera (6x9cm), comes with compass motif on faceplate. 1951.
	Ansco Flashclipper Metal construction with pop-out lens, flash connectors and over the lens viewer. Similar to the Flash Champion. c1940s-1950s
	Ansco Memo 1927 type 1/2 frame 35mm, Ilex shutter, Cinemat lens, early use of (wooden) film canisters, wooden vertical box camera.
	Ansco Memo II By GAF/Ricoh c 1967, half frame 35, f2.8/25mm lens in auto shutter. Compact, cool looking and economical (also see "Riken" / Ricoh)