Friday, February 3, 2006

From Russia to Phoenix: Brief history of Kardon


Ritz Collectibles is a great local camera shop here in Phoenix, Arizona, where I’ve spent many hours and dollars. The owner Sandy Ritz provides a wide selection of classic cameras, lenses, accessories and repair services. In a recent posting on Shutterbug.com Mr. Ritz provides a wonderful, albeit capsulated look back at a mostly unknown historical camera and its creator Peter Kardon. It is also a cautionary tale of what to expect when partnering with the U.S. military. I doubt much has changed over the last sixty years in that regard. There is information at the end of the article referencing a book that expands on the Kardon history, and contact information for Ritz Collectibles.

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