Ilford Witness Camera and Case

Ilford witness camera. 35mm camera; coated Dallmeyer Super-Six anastigmat lens, F:2"; f1.9-22 in bayonet mount. Fabric focal plane shutter - two speed rings: 1-T/2/4/8/B-25 and BT/25-1/50/100/250/500/1000. Coincident coupled rangefinder, focussing inf.-3'; movable stop flash synchronising sockets. Accessory shoe. In leather ever-ready case

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/450
type:
35mm camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Ilford Witness camera. 35mm camera; coated Dallmeyer Super-Six anastigmat lens

Ilford Witness camera. 35mm camera; coated Dallmeyer Super-Six anastigmat lens

Ilford Witness camera. 35mm camera; coated Dallmeyer Super-Six anastigmat lens, F:2"; f1.9-22 in bayonet mount, Serial No 373726. Fabric focal plane shutter - two speed rings: 1-T/2/4/8/B-25 and BT/25-1/50/100/250/500/1000. Coincident coupled rangefinder, focussing inf.-3'; movable stop flash synchronising sockets. Accessory shoe.

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Witness 35mm camera made by Peto Scott in England, c. 1959

In 1947 Ilford announced the Witness, a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder camera. However the Witness did not reach the mass market until 1953, when only 350 were produced. In 1953 the Witness was priced at £121-16-8. Manufacture of the camera was later taken over by Peto Scott Electrical Instruments.

Measurements:
overall: 74 mm x 146 mm x 85 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) , leatherette and glass
Object Number:
1990-5036/450/1
type:
35mm camera
Ilford Witness Camera Case

Ilford Witness Camera Case

Leather ever-ready case for an Ilford witness camera. 35mm camera.

Measurements:
overall: 110 mm x 160 mm x 100 mm,
Materials:
leather
Object Number:
1990-5036/450/2
type:
camera case