Fred Spira
Fred Spira | |
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| Born | Siegfried Franz Spira August 7, 1924 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | September 2, 2007 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | S. Franklin Spira |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, photography historian, author |
| Years active | 1946–1987 |
| Known for | Founder and owner of Spiratone |
| Relatives | Jonathan Spira (son) |
| Website | Archived official website |
Fred Spira (1924–2007) was an inventor and innovator in photography as well as a collector of photographic equipment, images, books, and ephemera. He is credited as one of three individuals who opened up the U.S. market to quality Japanese photographic goods.