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FO 27

Flash Gun
1972 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Electronic flash gun, rectangular black plastic case with rounded edges, variable swivel head with a rectangular glass lens, operated by circular ridged disc on either side of the case, on the back a graduated circular dial and an on/off switch in the lower right hand corner, on the front a small lens within an orange ring with a sliding switch beneath to adjust the intensity of the flash. On the base, a shoe with an orange release button which slots into the recharging unit. The recharging unit, a rectangular block with rounded edges, encased in black plastic, with a slot at the back of the top to accommodate the shoe of the flashgun and two electrical cables at the base.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Flash Gun for Camera
  • Recharging Unit
TitleFO 27 (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic casing with a glass lens.
Brief description
Electronic flash gun for a camera and recharging unit, plastic and glass casing. Germany, Marktheidenfeld, made by Braun A.G., designed by Robert Oberheim, 1972.
Physical description
Electronic flash gun, rectangular black plastic case with rounded edges, variable swivel head with a rectangular glass lens, operated by circular ridged disc on either side of the case, on the back a graduated circular dial and an on/off switch in the lower right hand corner, on the front a small lens within an orange ring with a sliding switch beneath to adjust the intensity of the flash. On the base, a shoe with an orange release button which slots into the recharging unit. The recharging unit, a rectangular block with rounded edges, encased in black plastic, with a slot at the back of the top to accommodate the shoe of the flashgun and two electrical cables at the base.
Dimensions
  • Including recharging unit height: 20cm
  • Width: 7.5cm
  • Depth: 5.2cm
Style
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • Braun AG Frankfurt/M / Braun 2000 FO 27 / Made in West Germany (On the head)
  • Braun AG Frankfurt/M / Netzgerat FR 20 / 120/240V ~ / 50-60 Hz / Made in West Germany (On the base of the regharging unit.)
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.348-1974

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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