With its
trapezoïd body, the Six-16 Brownie Special is a strange camera.
Robust and easy to use, it was a real commercial success in US where it
was commercialized from September 38 to July 42.
Lens & shutter are typical for this type of camera : meniscus lens
and rotative shutter. Only two speeds : [I]nstaneous and Pause [B].
The focussing is done by selecting one of the two ranges of distance
offered : "6 to 15 feets" and "above 15 feets".
The shutter release located on the top of the camera can be locked in
order to avoid unexpected snapshot. On the other side is the film
advance wheel. The camera has, on the left hand, a folding stand used to
position the camera vertically (due to a rectangular format).