A National PE-3050 electronic flash gun.
National
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1960
Materials
Plastic, Metal, Glass
Measurements
185 x 80 x 80 mm
Place of origin
Japan
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525610
Summary
A National PE-3050 electronic flash gun. The unit is a tall plastic structure with the reflector at the head and battery store in the column. At the base is a screw fitting and synchronisation is via a seperate cable. On the back of the head is an exposure calculator dial together with two switches, on for manual/auto and the other for the charge. It is labelled 'National PE-3050 Made in Japan'. There is a button for manual triggering. The sides of the head have white stripes and the front panel has the National badge. Note - National are now Panasonic.
Makers and roles
National, manufacturer