The Soho Rigid Single Lens Reflex Camera

Made:
1925 in London
maker:
Soho Limited
The Soho Rigid Single Lens Reflex Camera

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The Soho rigid single lens reflex camera for plates or sheetfil, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4. Rising front movement and revolving back. Focal plane shutter with speeds 1/16 to 1/800sec and T. Fitted with a Ross Xpres F.4.5 6" f.1 lens. WIth direct vision wire viewfinder on hood. Wooden covered in black leather with metal parts made of brass, black enamelled with leather bellows. c.1920

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Arthur Frank Collection
Object Number:
1979-559/70
Materials:
metal (unknown), wood (unidentified), leather, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and enamel
Measurements:
overall: 202 mm x 170 mm x 180 mm,
type:
reflex camera
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection