Watson half plate camera for single / stereo pictures

Stand camera for 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inch plates. Fitted with a rapid rectilinear lens c.F:9 1/2 inches f/6-44. Sliding, rising front. Sliding cross front gives 2 1/2 inch separation between two extremes of lens position, for stereo. Swing back in both directions but the dividing septum is missing. Rack and pinion focusing on rear panel. Ground glass screen on swing up frame. W. Watson and Sons.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/2132
type:
stand camera, plate camera and stereo camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford