Chronophotographic Camera

Made:: 1890 in Paris

designer:: Étienne Jules Marey

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Chronophotographic camera designed and used by Étienne Jules Marey in 1890 for the analysis of motion on a moving film.

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Category:: Cinematography

Object Number:: 1952-40

Materials:: wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)

Measurements:: overall (closed): 420 mm x 370 mm x 450 mm, 21kg

type:: specialist camera

credit:: The National Media Museum, Bradford

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