The Carlton Twin Lens Reflex Camera

The Carlton twin lens reflex camera for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch plates. Taking lens is a black band rapid rectilinear No 88031 F:6 inch f/7.7-44. With Bausch & Lomb two blade shutter 1/2/5/25/50/100 with pneumatic release valve. Viewing lens is black band rapid rectilinear No 88031 with iris diaphragm f/6-32. Sliding rising front, rack and pinion focusing to 4 foot. Reflex ground glass screen with small hood. Sliding plate changing mechanism moves plates up from focal plane to upper compartment. H. Wood patent 20038.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/732
Materials:
wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and leather
type:
twin lens reflex camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford