Whole-plate Collapsible Field Camera

Whole-plate collapsible field camera, made entirely of wood, with one slide (no lens), by Ottewill; with "Carte de Visite" lens presented by Tear 15/7/30, 1853.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1930-343
Measurements:
overall: 310 mm x 325 mm x 660 mm,
type:
plate camera and field camera
credit:
National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Ottewill Whole-Plate Collapsible Field Camera

Ottewill Whole-Plate Collapsible Field Camera

Whole-plate collapsible field camera, made entirely of wood, with one slide (no lens), by Ottewill; with 'Carte de Visite' lens by 'Squire & Co, late Shepherd Market, King Wm St 42, London Bridge'; lens no 7199. Presented by Tear 15 July 1930, 1853. With separate focussing screen (inserted into camera).

Measurements:
overall: 288 mm x 340 mm x 635 mm,
Materials:
mahogany (wood) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Object Number:
1930-343/1
type:
plate camera and field camera
Two Lens Stops For Ottewill Collapsible Field Camera

Two Lens Stops For Ottewill Collapsible Field Camera

Two lens stops with six smaller stops for whole-plate collapsible field camera in leather case. Smaller stops stamped '4,5" x 3,2'. Smaller stops by J H Dallmeyer.

Materials:
leather , tin plated and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1930-343/2
type:
lens stop
Aperture Plate for Ottewill Field Camera

Aperture Plate for Ottewill Field Camera

Aperture plate for whole-plate collapsible field camera.

Measurements:
overall: 112 mm x 172 mm x 21 mm, .084 kg
Object Number:
1930-343/3
type:
aperture plate
Focusing Screen For Ottewill Field Camera

Focusing Screen For Ottewill Field Camera

Focusing screen for whole-plate collapsible field camera. With hand-drawn plate dimensions.

Measurements:
overall: 256 mm x 306 mm x 30 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and glass
Object Number:
1930-343/4
type:
aperture plate