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400 Series
Model 420
Model 430
Model 440
Model 450
Model 455
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Packfilm Cameras

The following technical information is useful for specifics concerning each model. Where appropriate you can click to see more information including photos.

All of these models can take both the rectangular 100/660 type films as well as the square 80 type films.

Please see this chart to give you a visual comparison between the major "options" and abilities of each packfilm model.

If you see this icon, the model was intended for "Special Markets" distribution (i.e. corporate premiums, prizes, and other non-retail distribution) only.

If you see this icon, the model was sold in International (non-USA) markets only.

Production Estimates provided are based on statistical observation (from accumulated reports of serial numbers recorded from actual cameras), and are not intended or expected to have perfect accuracy. Numbers in parentheses indicate "soft" limits, numbers not in parentheses indicate "hard" limits.

Example: Estimated Production: 800,000 - (900,000)

This means that there almost certainly has to have been at least 800,000 of that model made, but there probably were fewer than 900,000 made (but beware that there still could be more). Keep in mind that numbers are subject to change as new data is collected.

ALL Folding Pack Cameras (original style) have the following features in common:

• Pull-out front standard with scissor strut design
• Removable hinged plastic cover protects entire front of camera when camera is not in use.
• Unit focus; focus is controlled by pushing on either side of a sliding arm located near the base of the bellows struts.
• Shutter must be manually cocked; shutter release is on top of camera body.
• Has PC socket for flash; flashgun is clipped to the top of the camera.

Model 455
"Automatic 450"

Produced: 1975-1976 / International Markets
Estimated Production: No Data

Otherwise similar to Model 355.

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Produced: 1971-1973 / Original Retail: $74.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 16,000)

Similar to Model 420, except:

• Has built-in mechanical development timer

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Produced: 1971-1973 / Original Retail: $92.95
Estimated Production: Insufficient Data (over 45,000)

Similar to Model 420, except:

• View/rangefinder is of the hinged 'flip-up' variety
• Has built-in electronic development timer