An electronic flashgun for Pentax Auto110
Asahi Optical Company
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1979 - 1983
Materials
Plastic, Glass, Metal
Measurements
65 x 60 x 38 mm
Place of origin
Japan
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525506.8
Summary
An electronic flashgun for Pentax Auto110. The unit is black plastic. On the front 'Asahi Pentax AFT30P'. On the rear, as well as the on/off switch is a test light and a screw for fixing to the camerara. There is an electrical connection for synchronisation. A metal plate shows 'Control Range 0.8-4.6m, 2.6-15 ft, Asahi Opt Co., Japan'
Provenance
Donated on 25/06/2009 to the Fox Talbot Museum by J. Buxton.
Makers and roles
Asahi Optical Company, manufacturer