The Beacon Camera was manufactured in circa 1946 by Whitehouse Products Inc., of Brooklyn New York. This snap-shot camera was constructed of plastic bakelite with a built-in optical view finder. It was capable of capturing sixteen half-frame exposures on number 127 roll film. It was fitted with an optically ground 46mm Whitmar coated and color corrected lens and a simple instantaneous shutter providing a single speed of 1/50 or time setting. It featured a safety lock shutter to prevent accidental exposures, a red window to view exposure count. Originally priced at $9.95.

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