No. 10 Cirkut camera, 1934-1940. Panoramic for 10 inch wide rollfilm. Film driven past slit in camera back by clockwork motor which also drives camera round on tripod head by gear train. Rotation speed and exposure time both variable, giving a variety of picture lengths. Exposure 1/2-1/12 secs. Lens Turner Reich convertible - 3 focal lengths: combines 10 inch extension inside camera with fold away ground glass screen for focusing - accessible when motor unit is removed. Rack and pinion focusing. Rack and pinion rising and swing front. No.202505. With 7 interchangeable gears 66, 64, 62, 44, 43, 42, 29, a winding key, a tripod head with internal ring gear and roller bearing platform. With tripod legs. Manufactured by Folmer Graflex Corp., Rochester, NY.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/3846
Materials:
wood (unidentified), leatherette, leather, white metal (unknown) and glass
type:
panoramic camera and rollfilm camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

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