Coronet/Coronet Conway Super Flash
Coronet Conway Super Flash

Coronet Conway Super Flash

Coronet · UK · 1930–1952 (22 years) · 135 film

The Conway Super Flash is a basic 35mm camera manufactured by Coronet, an English company known for producing affordable photographic equipment aimed at the mass market between 1930 and 1952. It utilized the newly popular 135 cartridge film format, making 35mm photography more accessible to amateur photographers on a budget. Characterized by simple construction, likely featuring a fixed or modest triplet lens and a limited shutter speed range, the Super Flash embodies the era's push towards snapshot photography. Its design prioritized affordability and ease of use over technical sophistication, serving as a straightforward entry point into the world of miniature cameras for the casual snapshooter during a period of significant growth in amateur photography.

Specifications

Film Format135

Pricing

Market Value
~$10

Editorial Ratings

Build Quality
2.0
Value
4.0
Collectibility
1.5
Historical Significance
1.0

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