Coronet Flashmaster
Specification
| Manufacturer | : | Coronet |
|---|---|---|
| Produced | : | 1954 |
| 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 | : | 85mm |
| Focus Type | : | fixed |
| Focal Range | : | 8ft - Inf. |
| Aperture Type | : | Fixed |
| Apertures | : | f/14 |
| Shutter Type | : | Fixed Speed |
| Shutter Speeds | : | I*(1/35s) |
| Flash | : | Two terminals on the side |
| Size (w x h x d) | : | 140 x 91 x 95 mm |
| Weight | : | 325g |
| * Measured on this camera | ||
Art Deco Credentials
Noteworthy: Worth giving special attention
- Produced after the main Art Deco period.
- Plastic body with horizontal linear detailing.
- Trapezoidal body design.
- Horizontal chrome highlighting to body.
- Horizontal lines on face.
- Concentric circles on winder.
- Stepped feature on viewfinder
Description
The Coronet 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 has an aluminium film winder. There are several Coronet cameras with the same shape.
It has instantaneous mode only with a shutter speed of about 1/40 second. It has a fixed aperture of f/14. It is capable of capturing twelve 2¼ inch square (6 x 6 cm) exposures on number 120 roll film.
It features a shutter lock to protect against accidental shutter action.
The shutter is synchronised for use with the Coro-Flash Synchro Gun. There are two flash terminals on the side.
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 Conditions | Shadow Detail | Aperture | Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
 SunnySnow/Sand | Dark with sharp edges | f/14 | +2 Stop Overexposed Acceptable |
| Sunny | Distinct | f/14 | +1 Stop Overexposed Acceptable |
 Slight Overcast | Soft around edges | f/14 | Good |
 Overcast | Barely visible | f/14 | -1 Stop Underexposed Acceptable |
 Heavy Overcast | None | f/14 | -2 Stops Underexposed Not Acceptable |
 Open Shade/Sunset | None | f/14 | -3 Stops Underexposed Not Acceptable |