Challenge Model G Folding Bellows Field or Stand Camera

Made:
circa 1895 in Glasgow
maker:
J Lizars, J

"Challenge" Model 'G' folding bellows field or stand camera for negatives 4 3/4 x 6 1/2. With triple extension, conical leather bellows, a double swing back, rising front and brass support. Focusing by rack and pinion. fitted with a Taylor Taylor Hobson Symmetrical F.8 7.2" f.1 lens mounted in an Automat Bausch & Lomb pneumatic shutter speeds 2sec-1/100sec B. & T. Of French mahogany with brass fittings. J Lizars. c.1895. With canvas carrying case.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Arthur Frank Collection
Object Number:
1979-559/577
Materials:
lead (metal), glass, mahogany (wood) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
Camera: 230 mm x 235 mm x 70 mm,
Case: 240 mm x 270 mm x 170 mm,
type:
field camera
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection

Parts

Darkslides for Challenge Model G Folding Bellows Field or Stand Camera

Darkslides for Challenge Model G Folding Bellows Field or Stand Camera

3 bookform double dark slides, 1 Mackenzie Wishart Daylight slide made by Mackenzie and Co, Glasgow. c.1895

Object Number:
1979-559/577/1
type:
darkslide