Pho-Tak Foldex 20
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The Foldex 20 is a classic example of post-WWII American consumer camera design. Manufactured by the Pho-Tak Corporation in Chicago, it was marketed as a "dual-format" camera, though it is primarily designed to take eight 2.25 by 3.25 inch pictures on a roll of 120 or 620 film. It features a simple telescoping bellows system that allows the camera to fold down into a compact, pocketable size when not in use. The front shutter assembly is very basic, offering only an "Instant" (roughly 1/50th of a second) and "Bulb" setting for long exposures. Its "Octvar" lens is a simple meniscus glass, which gives photos a soft, vintage feel with a slight blur toward the corners.Category
620 Fim, 120 Film, Camera, Folding
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