Ansco Shur Shot

Photos by Sylvain Halgand text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of Sylvain Halgand. Last update 2023-10-26 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in USA from 1948 to (After) 1950.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 446

See the complete technical specifications

Chronology of cameras Ansco

This box camera is very common in the USA. It is similar to the Craftman, which was sold as a kit for children. The lens has an aperture of f/14, and the shutter speed is set at 1/50.

In May 1959, it was available for purchase at a price of $3.95.

__________

Patent Number 1,883,511

This patent was filed on January 4, 1932, and published on October 18, 1932. The inventor is C. Bornmann, and the applicant is Ansco Photoproducts, Inc, of New York. It pertains to the inner cone of a box.

Interesting links or bibliography :

Sur Camera-wiki.org, suggested by Sylvain Halgand

Add a link or element of bibliography, a picture taken with this camera, a picture of box or an ads about this camera

Your photos taken with the same camera: