Pho-tak: Scout 120 Flash

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The Scout 120 Flash box type camera was manufactured by the Pho-tak Corporation in circa 1950. The outer box is constructed of all metal with a decoratively painted faceplate. Made exclusively for the National Supply Service - Boy Scouts of America. It featured an optical viewfinder, safety lock on the back, a carrying handle, a red frame count window on the back cover, and synchronized flash attachment sockets. The camera took eight, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on the standard no. 120, color or black and white roll film. It was fitted with a 110 mm Zellar fixed focus meniscus lens and a Pho-tak time and a 1/50 of a second leaf instantaneous shutter. There are several other names this same model design is known by Macy 120, Trailblazer 120, Marksman, Traveler 120, and Spectator Flash.