FO 27
Flash Gun
1972 (designed)
1972 (designed)
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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.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Title | FO 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. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
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Accession number | CIRC.348-1974 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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