Calotype camera, wooden sliding body camera probably for paper negative materials with Ross lens, with two disc stops, achromatic c. F12 in rack and pinion focusing mount. On brass lens panel, sliding rising front. Extra extension on sliding body, hinged extension baseboard, with sliding bolt catches. Ground glass focusing screen in removable frame. Two double darkslides, with provision for glass to hold paper flat. Two double darkslides, with provision for glass to hold paper flat. Sliding box-type camera (most common in 1840s); Ross lens plate holders for half plate size (16.5 x 12cm).
Details
- Category:
- Photographic Technology
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/2613
- Measurements:
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overall: 180 mm x 220 mm x 400 mm,
- type:
- box camera
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
