Watkins Snipe actinometer

Watkins snipe actinometer, made by Alfred Watkins. Designed 'for open snaps'. 40mm round tin with card and glass lid; felt pads support paper discs. Darken 4 seconds for number 1 stop, single lens, 6 seconds. VPK 12 seconds RR.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/511
Materials:
metal (unknown), paper (fibre product) and felt
Measurements:
overall: 38 mm,
type:
actinometer
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford