Ansco Pix Panorama (c1990s)
A simple 35mm point-and-shoot camera with built-in flash and a fixed 28mm lens, marketed under both "Pix Panorama" and "Pix Panorama Flash" names.
Overview
The Ansco Pix Panorama is a basic 35mm point-and-shoot camera made in the late 1980s or early 1990s, with production likely centered around the 1990s. It was designed for casual photography with minimal controls and a fixed-focus lens. A version with a built-in flash was also sold, known as the Ansco Pix Panorama Flash. The camera delivers a faux panoramic image format, meaning it masks the top and bottom of the standard 35mm frame to simulate a wider aspect ratio. It was constructed entirely in plastic, reflecting its low-cost, disposable-like design philosophy.
Specifications
| Focal length | 28mm |
| Shutter speed | 1/125 |
| Aperture | f/11 |
| Features | Built-in flash |
| Features | Faux panoramic |
| Lens type | Fixed-focus |
| Film format | 35mm |
Design
The Ansco Pix Panorama is constructed entirely of plastic, earning descriptions like "plastic-o-rama" and "no frills plastic-o-rama" from reviewers. Its simple build reflects its role as an entry-level consumer camera with minimal mechanical complexity.
Reception
Described as "a complete piece of crap but fun to shoot with," the Pix Panorama was noted for its single shutter speed and soft image quality. Reviewers observed it was "not as wide... and overall softer" than true wide-angle cameras, and humorously referred to its exposure system as "one shutter speed to rule them all... no really, one ...".
Market
In 2011, the camera was listed for sale at $10. An original instruction manual was priced at $15.00 by Craig Camera. Current listings often use the title "Vintage Ansco Pix Panorama Flash 35mm camera,"
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