Al-Vista Panoramic Camera
Al-Vista panoramic camera. Box panoramic camera for 3 1/2 inch wide rollfilm. Fitted with a rapid rectilinear type lens with Waterhouse stop slot, lens plug. Exposure via slot near focal plane. Traverse speed set by interchangeable vanes on fan governor - 5 numbered 12, 10, 8, 6, 1 stored in compartment at back of camera. Windon adjustable for 5 inches or 10 inches. When set on 5 inch lens is automatically capped halfway through traverse. Film pricker. Brilliant reflecting viewfinder adjustable for two formats. Ball type spirit level. Manufactured by The Multiscope & Film Company, Burlington, Wis. USA. Overall: 180 mm x 240 mm x 150 mm.
Details
- Category:
- Photographic Technology
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/3842
- Materials:
- glass, wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), leatherette, white metal (unknown), leather and cloth
- Measurements:
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overall: 180 mm x 240 mm x 150 mm,
- type:
- panoramic camera
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford