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  Bolsey B22 Set-O-Matic Camera


Photo Courtesy of Guy Lordat - © All Rights Reserved


The Bolsey B22 Model Camera was manufactured by the Bolsey Corporation of America in circa 1953. It featured the ability to couple the aperture to distance for flash photography, called Set-O-Matic, written clearly on the front of teh camera near the model number. The camera was constructed with a metal body covered in black imitation leather and the exposed metal parts were satin chrome plated. It was fitted with a Wollensak f3.2 coated Anastigmat 44mm lens. The synchronized shutter was labeled marked "Synchro matic" and capable of speeds ranging from 1/10 to 1/200 of a second, time and bulb.



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Shutter is and marked "Synchro matic" with a red lightning painted on each side.


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