Sabre 620 Shaw Harrison - 1956 - 1972

The Sabre 620 and her mysterious twin sister Valiant, exemplify "cuteness"












I was once the world leader when it came to Sabre and Valiant 620s. The cost of constant shutter calibration was too much to bear. I'm slowly divesting myself of them.


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Medallion Motel - West Springfield, MA

Under its cheery exterior the Sabre 620 is moody and sullen. Perfect for a late winter day in New England.

I never stayed at The Medallion Motel and I never will again.




Bleak House - West Springfield, MA


When Diane Arbus tired of her Rolleiflex she frequently reached for her Sabre 620.  Hers was black though.




Budweiser - West Springfield, MA

"Budweiser." That's the name of this bar. "Budweiser."

I've never been inside the place and I'll never go inside again.




Farm - Belchertown, MA

My Sabre 620 has a random scratch and dust generator.




Most crappy cameras feature a "sweet spot" at the center of the frame.  Not so with this Sabre 620. The sweet spot moves !



Town Building - Belchertown, MA