Prestwich Model 4 cine camera
Prestwich No. 4 cinematograph camera with external spool boxes,and tripod,1898.
The Model 4 is for film in 500' or 75' magazines. The Prestwich camera was one of the first to be fitted with detachable external film magazines. The feed magazine is on top of the camera; the take-up magazine at the back. The lens panel is removable so that lenses could be quickly changed and at the top left of the side panel is a dial recording the amount of film used.
Details
- Category:
- Cinematography
- Object Number:
- 1930-754
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
- type:
- cine camera
- taxonomy:
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- tools and equipment
- equipment by process
- image making equipment
- camera (function)
- credit:
- The National Media Museum, Bradford
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