Ansco 127

A plastic-bodied snapshot camera made in the USA, using 127 film and featuring a fixed-focus ANSCAR lens.

Overview

The Ansco 127 is a simple box-style camera produced under the GAF Ansco brand, designed for casual photography with 127 film. It was marketed as an easy-to-use snapshot camera, requiring no focus adjustments—set to capture sharp images from 5 feet to infinity. The camera is constructed entirely of plastic and features a Ready Flash system, likely for use with AG1B flashbulbs. After each exposure, the film must be manually wound to the next frame.

Specifications

Film Format	127 film
Negative Size	1 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches
Lens	ANSCAR lens
Construction	Made entirely of plastic
Country of Manufacture	Made in USA
Flash Compatibility	Ready Flash

Design

The camera features a classic mid-century box-style design with no user-adjustable focus, fixed to capture sharp images from 5 feet to infinity. Film advance is manual, requiring winding after each shot.

Context

The Ansco 127 was introduced following GAF's adoption of the GAF trademark to replace Ansco as its camera brand. It was intended to meet demand for simple, user-friendly snapshot cameras but arrived late in the 127 film format's lifecycle, limiting its popularity.

Market

Current listings typically offer the Ansco 127 "AS-IS" and "Untested," with some including vintage accessories like Sylvania Blue Dot flashbulbs. No original price or repair data is available.