This image is released under a Prestwich 35mm Cine Camera
The Prestwich 35mm cine camera (first model) with Dallmeyer B F/4 2" Special lens. Also known as the Moto-Photograph or Moto Bijou Living Picture Camera. Eccentricly pivoted sprocket wheel drive and variable focal plane shutter.
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The Prestwich Manufacturing Company of Tottenham (London) was founded by John Alfred Prestwich (1874-1952) in 1895. Prestwich was an engineer of outstanding ability, who constructed some of the finest cinematographic apparatus of cinema's first decade, he held patents for a number of inventions, not limited to cinematography. After the early 1900s, his work was focused on internal combustion engines, gearing and other systems for motor cars and cycles.
- Object Number:
- 2007-5005/6/1
- type:
- cine camera
