The Ansco Semi-Automatic folding camera, also recorded as the No. 1A Semi-Automatic Ansco was manufactured by Ansco in circa 1924. Named automatic for its spring wound film advance feature. After winding, a button would advance the roll film to the next frame. It was not coupled to the shutter release and the user had to manually press the button or obtain double exposures. The camera was capable of capturing 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch exposures on no. 116 roll film. It was fitted with an Ansco Anastigmat f7.5 130mm lens in an Ilex or Universal shutter providing three speeds 1.25, 1/50 and 1/100, plus time and bulb. Priced at $40.00. An optional Rapid Rectilinear lens with a special shutter was also available for $30.00.

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