The Majestic Candid camera was sold by the Galter Products Company of Chicago Illinois, in circa 1940. The Majestic was an inexpensive candid type camera constructed of bakelite with a decorative metal faceplate similar to the Dasco and others. The Monarch Majestic camera was also marketed by the Monarch camera company, further linking the Chicago camera manufacturers into one source. It was fitted with a Graf meniscus 50mm lens and instantaneous & time shutter. This camera was capable of capturing sixteen half frame exposures (3 x 4 cm) on number 127 or A8 roll film. The Majestic camera originally sold for approximately $1.00.

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