This vintage Triad Fotron III camera, made in the United States in 1962, is a true gem for any photography enthusiast. With its sleek black design and vintage charm, it's sure to make a statement in any collection. The camera comes with its original case, adding to its value and appeal.

Please note that this camera is untested and may require some restoration or maintenance to function properly. It is a unique piece of history and would make a great addition to any vintage camera collection. Don't miss your chance to own this rare find.

Untested.  Camera and Case Only. 

The Triad Fotron was a camera produced by the Traid Corporation of Glendale, California between 1962 and 1971 and mainly sold door to door. It had a highly unorthodox design and boasted several firsts for a consumer camera, including a built-inelectronic flash, built-inmotor drive, and drop-in film loading (beating Kodak's popular Instamatic to the market).  Other unusual features included push-button exposure and focus controls and an integrated rechargeable battery. The camera used standard 828 roll film packaged in a proprietary snap-in cartridge which had to be returned to the company for processing. It was aimed mainly at women, marketed as a "goof-proof" alternative to traditional cameras.  The original Fotron, introduced in 1962 The later Fotron III Although innovative, the Fotron was also extremely expensive, unwieldy, and reportedly suffered from poor optical quality. Introduced at a list price of $139.95, by 1971 the camera was selling for $520 (equivalent to $3,912 in 2023), plus $3.98 per 10-exposure roll for film and processing (equivalent to $30 in 2023). Despite this, Traid claimed the cameras were sold at a loss and only the film processing operation was able to turn a profit.  Due to the high price, vendor lock-in of film and processing, and aggressive direct selling techniques used to market the camera, it is often regarded as something of a scam.  Traid faced multiple class-action lawsuits pbrought by Fotron customers and stopped selling the camera in 1971.