Private company
Spiratone
Spiratone was a company specializing in low-cost lenses and filters for cameras, lighting, and darkroom equipment. The company was started by Fred Spira in 1941 in the bathroom of his parents' apartment where he developed film.2 It is headquartered in Manhattan.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1941Founded1
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Spiratone was a company specializing in low-cost lenses and filters for cameras, lighting, and darkroom equipment. The company was started by Fred Spira in 1941 in the bathroom of his parents' apartment where he developed film.2
Timeline
- 1941Founded Founded in Manhattan1
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- 1WikidataSpiratone on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSpiratone on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsSpiratone photo by Bubba73, Public domain