Universal Special Pattern B camera

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
circa 1909 in London
maker:
Newman and Guardia Limited
Universal Special Pattern B camera Universal Special Pattern B camera

The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford

Newman & Guardia Universal Special Pattern box-form plate camera for 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch plates. Serial No SB494. Fitted with an Anastigmat lens F:285mm f/12.5-45, convertible. Newman & Guardia shutter 2/4/8/16/32/64/100. Sliding rising and cross front. Rack and pinion focusing, double extension. Two reflecting finders, with hoods and frames for alternative focal length. Two pairs of spirit levels. Bag type plate changer. Ground glass focusing screen. Newman and Guardia. Overall (deployed): 160 mm x 135 mm x 335 mm.

Universal Special Pattern B camera, made by Newman and Guardia in England, c. 1905-1913.

Fitted with an Anastigmat lens F:285mm f/12.5-45, convertible. Newman & Guardia shutter 2/4/8/16/32/64/100. Sliding rising and cross front. Rack and pinion focusing, double extension. Two reflecting finders, with hoods and frames for alternative focal length. Two pairs of spirit levels. Bag type plate changer. Ground glass focusing screen.

The Special B was one of Newman and Guardia’s most popular models, with over 2000 being made. It was available in four regular sizes, quarter-plate, 4" x 5" and half-plate. A 5 ½" by 3 ½" two focus model was also advertised from 1906. Other models were available to order.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/4042
Materials:
glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood (unidentified), leatherette and leather
Measurements:
overall (deployed): 160 mm x 135 mm x 335 mm,
type:
box camera and plate camera
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford