Nydia Folding Plate Camera

Nydia folding plate camera, 1902. Manufactured by Newman & Guardia Ltd., 90/92 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W. Collapsing magazine camera for 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inch plates. Fitted with a Ross symmetrical anastigmat lens F:8 inches, f/6.3 - 45 No.60272. With a two blade shutter 2/4/8/16/32/64/T. Lever operated sledding focusing 2 yards, with swing front and back. Bag type plate changing mechanism for 12 plates operated by swinging lever with 12 plate holders and automatic exposure counter, 352241. M504. Newman and Guardia, 1902.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/719
Materials:
glass
type:
plate camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Newman and Guardia brochure and price list

Newman and Guardia brochure and price list

Newman and Guardia brochure and price list, 1902

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1990-5036/719/1
type:
brochure