One-Shot Tri-Colour Camera

One-shot tri-colour camera made by W Watson & Sons Ltd. Aaron Hamburger design. Serial No. 14626. Back and side plates. For 1/1 plates; transparent reflector (missing) splits beam in two paths - straight through onto bi-pack of two plates at back, in special holder with rubber covered pressure plate; reflected beam onto single plate at side; fitted with Ross Rapid Symmetrical lens No 22403 (not original). Rack focusing, with linkage swinging back holder to allow for toeing in at different distances.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/8198
Materials:
mahogany (wood)), brass (copper, zinc alloy), leather, bone and glass
Measurements:
overall: 310 mm x 410 mm x 625 mm,
type:
colour camera, box camera and plate camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford