Chronophotographic Camera

Made:
1890 in Paris
designer:
Étienne Jules Marey

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

Details

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