Ansco Anscoset II (1961)
A 35mm rangefinder camera made by Minolta, produced in 1961 and reportedly part of a series including the Anscoset and Anscoset III.
Overview
The Ansco Anscoset II is a 35mm rangefinder camera reportedly made by Minolta in 1961. It was sold under the Ansco brand and is functionally identical to the Uniomat II. It has a built-in selenium light meter, with multiple small cells visible in a window at a front corner. It also has a Bulb mode, which keeps the shutter open as long as the button is pressed. It takes standard 35mm film and comes with a Rokkor 2.8/45mm lens. The lens cap covers both the lens and the shutter assembly, and it doubles as a lens shade when attached.
Specifications
| Film Format | 35mm film |
| Lens | Rokkor 2.8/45mm |
| Shutter Mode | Bulb (B) |
| Light Meter | Built-in selenium meter |
Design
The selenium meter reads exposure through multiple small cells arranged in a window at the front corner of the camera. The lens cap fully covers the lens and shutter assembly. Reverse it and it works as a lens shade.
Context
The Ansco Anscoset II is the successor to the Ansco Anscoset and the predecessor to the Ansco Anscoset III. It is functionally the same as the Uniomat II. It is small and has a limited feature set.
Market
A used Ansco Anscoset II with its Rokkor 45mm f/2.8 lens was listed for $69.00 on Etsy. Estimated value for a used unit is approximately 53.32 Euro.
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Service Manuals, Schematics & Catalogs
- Catalog (1947) — archive.org