Ansco Shur Shot (1932–1940)
Overview
The Ansco Shur Shot is a camera made by Ansco under the Agfa-Ansco name during the early 1930s. It was part of the Agfa Ansco Shur Shot series, which included several variants. The camera uses 120 roll film, a common medium format at the time. While the standard model's full specifications are not documented, a variant known as the Ansco Shur Shot 20 exists, and the Shur-Shot Jr. is another version in the same family. A related model, the Ansco Shur-Flash, was introduced as the flash-equipped version of the Shur-Shot.
Specifications
| Film format | Utilizes 120 roll film. |
Product Family
The Ansco Shur Shot series includes the Ansco Shur Shot 20 and the Ansco Shur-Shot Jr. The Ansco Shur-Flash is a related model, described as the flash version of the Shur-Shot.
Reception & Use
One user reported taking an Ansco Shur Shot "just for fun," noting it now "rides along with me everywhere." Another mentioned experiencing "uneven focus" with the camera. A forum member shared modifying one for bulb mode use.
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