The Foth Derby Super Speed camera was manufactured by C.F. Foth & Company in circa 1935 to 1939. This is considered to be the third version of the Derby evolution. Like version II, this camera was designed to capture 1 13/16 x 1 5/8 inch exposures on standard no. 127 roll film. The main differing features was the addition of a delayed action on the shutter and red and green widows in the back. The camera was constructed of a metal body, leather bellows and covered with black leather. It was fitted with various lens, including Foth Anastigmats,, Zeiss Tessar and a Dallmeyer. Although advertised as "Super Speed" The focal plane shutter provided the same speeds as earlier versions, from 1/25 to 1/100th of a second.

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