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Coronet 6X6 Flashmaster

Specification

Coronet 6x6
Coronet 6x6 Flashmaster
Manufacturer: Coronet
Produced: 1953
Classification:Medium Format
Body Type:Solid Body
Construction:Plastic
Film Type:120
Film Width:62mm
Image Size:6 x 6 cm
No. of Images:12
Lens Type:Meniscus
Focal Length:70mm
Focus Type:fixed
Focal Range:8ft - Inf.
Aperture Type :Fixed
Apertures :f/14
Shutter Type:Fixed Speed
Shutter Speeds:I*(1/35s)
Size (w x h x d):145 x 91 x 78 mm
Weight:325g
* Measured on this camera

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Description

The Coronet 6 x 6 Flashmaster is a viewfinder rollfilm camera made of Bakelite by Coronet in England. Its film roll holders were attached to the removable metal back. The back had also a red window. The camera uses 120 film rolls. On the top it has an optical viewfinder. It is similar in shape to the Coronet Cadet. Both the 6 x 6 and the Cadet are found with a round lens cover or a square cover. Both are in the same series as the Coronet 4 x 4.

How to Use

This camera takes 120 film which is easily available. It supports Instant mode with a speed of about 1/35 sec. It has a single aperture settings of f/14. With a shutter speed of only 1/35 sec, make sure you brace the camera against your body or something solid and press the shutter smoothly to avoid camera shake.

If you don't want to bother with an exposure meter, follow the guide shown. It is based on the 'Sunny 16' rule. Film is so forgiving and will produce acceptable results even when over-exposed by 2 or 3 stops or under-exposed by 1 stop.

The table shown assumes the shutter speed is about 1/35s.

The table also assumes that the sun is at least 30 degrees above the horizon - that's 10am - 5pm on a summers day in the UK.

Remember that the exposure guide in the manual may not be helpful as it is based on the use of old film with a low ISO value.

So, on a nice sunny day, it's simplicity itself. Just load film and snap away.

Using ISO 100/125 film - shutter speed 1/35s

Weather ConditionsShadow DetailApertureExposure
Sunny
Snow/Sand
Dark
with sharp edges
f/14+2 Stop
Overexposed
Acceptable
SunnyDistinctf/14+1 Stop
Overexposed
Acceptable
Slight OvercastSoft around edgesf/14Good
OvercastBarely visiblef/14-1 Stop
Underexposed
Acceptable
Heavy OvercastNonef/14-2 Stops
Underexposed
Not Acceptable
Open Shade
/Sunset
Nonef/14-3 Stops
Underexposed
Not Acceptable