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The Ansco Flash Clipper camera was manufactured by Ansco of Binghamton, New York in circa 1948. It was similar to the Ansco Clipper but with upgraded lens in a flash shutter and a detachable synchronized flash unit. The camera was constructed of metal and covered wtih a water resistant plastic cover. The front that pulls out for taking photos and recesses for compactness and portability. It took sixteen 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 inch sized exposures on standard no. 616 roll film. The Ansco Flash Clipper featured a fixed focus 2 element f11 doublet lens, instantaneous and time shutter, and a direct optical view finder. The camera measures about 5 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches when folded. The Ansco Flash Clipper camera with flash unit was originally priced at approximately $18.44. The camera only ranged from $12.50 to $14.41.

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