The 'Cameo Stereo' folding bellows camera

"Cameo" stereo camera for plates negative size 3 1/4 x 7. Drop-front pull-out type with rack and pinion focuisng. Fitted with two identical Beck Symmetrical lenses F.8 5. 5 inch f.1. With diaphragm lever in centre of the lens panel. Pneumatic shutter has speeds 1/25, 1/50 and 1/100sec B. & T. WIth brilliant optical waist-level viewfinder attached to the front standard. Wood covered with black leather with baseboard of aluminium with nickel and brass fittings. By Butcher with selection of stereo film darkslides stored in leather carrying case, W. Butcher and Sons. 1912.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Arthur Frank Collection
Object Number:
1979-559/662
Materials:
leather, aluminium (metal), nickel plated, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
type:
stereo camera
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection

Parts

"Cameo" Stereo Camera Case

"Cameo" Stereo Camera Case

"Cameo" stereo camera case by Butcher, 1912.

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 215 mm x 160 mm, .97 kg
Object Number:
1979-559/662/1
type:
camera case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Selection of Stereo Slides Stored in Leather Case

Selection of Stereo Slides Stored in Leather Case

Selection of stereo slides stored in leather case for "Cameo" stereo camera by Butcher, 1912.

Measurements:
overall: 158 mm x 271 mm x 92 mm, .888 kg
Materials:
leather
Object Number:
1979-559/662/2
type:
stereo slide
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum