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Date
1950 – 1966
Material
metal; plastic; skin
Catalogue Number
104.41.1027
Description
Realist stereo camera with leather case; heavy for its size; matte finish metal with black plastic on sides moving around to the back; black plastic lens cover. hinged at top; inside of cover is an index of distance/aperture settings; 2 lenses with viewfinder lens between; 2 small square viewing le…
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Title
Stereo Camera
Date
1950 – 1966
Material
metal; plastic; skin
Dimensions
17.0 x 6.6 x 6.2 cm
Description
Realist stereo camera with leather case; heavy for its size; matte finish metal with black plastic on sides moving around to the back; black plastic lens cover. hinged at top; inside of cover is an index of distance/aperture settings; 2 lenses with viewfinder lens between; 2 small square viewing lenses each outside of lens; lever under centre viewfinder (to prime shutter); underside is serial number; camera back locking lever, tripod mount; distance dial, measurement in feet; film advance knobs and rewind knob on top; frame indicator; flash shoe; dial with "A" "R" with arrows pointing opposite directions; fresh frame indicator; shutter releasebutton; 2 small round viewfinders; film in camera; back detached completely; leather strap; brown leather case; secure tripod mount; green corduroy lined; manufacturer insignia outer top portion; fastens with snaps (5).
Subject
photography
Pearl Brewster Moore
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1027
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Shutter Testing Meter

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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal, glass, electronic components
Catalogue Number
104.41.1030
Description
Apparatus for testing shutter speeds on cameras; metal body having a UV meter on front; ON/OFF toggle switch; OPERATE/RESETtoggle switch on front; bakelite "ABC" dial; red power on indicator light"ZERO" bakelite dial, 4 screws for face removal; rubber matting on top withthin frosted plastic window;…
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Title
Shutter Testing Meter
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal, glass, electronic components
Dimensions
22.5 x 31.0 x 23.0 cm
Description
Apparatus for testing shutter speeds on cameras; metal body having a UV meter on front; ON/OFF toggle switch; OPERATE/RESETtoggle switch on front; bakelite "ABC" dial; red power on indicator light"ZERO" bakelite dial, 4 screws for face removal; rubber matting on top withthin frosted plastic window; chrome swinging arm which can move up/down haslight bulb on end; square vent holes on sides; triangular piece of tape with an arrow drawn on pointing upwards on left side; potentiometer right hand sidefor light bulb; back has square vent holes, larger opening near bottom andelectrical cord coming out from within.
Subject
photography
Nicholas Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1030
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
plastic, leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1029
Description
Hand held light meter with case and attachments; pear shaped; swivel head, dial with letters C,F,H,J,K; white plastic domeover light sensitive area; manufacturer's name embossed on front; clear plastic with rotating f stops, selection dial for shutter speeds; selection dial forfilm ASA; value indic…
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Title
Light Meter
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
plastic, leather
Dimensions
10.0 x 4.5 x 6.0 cm
Description
Hand held light meter with case and attachments; pear shaped; swivel head, dial with letters C,F,H,J,K; white plastic domeover light sensitive area; manufacturer's name embossed on front; clear plastic with rotating f stops, selection dial for shutter speeds; selection dial forfilm ASA; value indicator A-S; UV meter, red needle showing f stops 1.4, 2.8,4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22; back has manufacturer's name printed plus model name "Super-Director"; index for automatic operation; brown leather case, red velvet lined; zipper close, snap close compartment with meter attachment;manufacturer's name with model name embossed; Cine dial - scale fixed inside. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Nicholas Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1029
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Date
1953 – 1962
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1033
Description
Brownie "Holiday Flash" camera with strap; body disassembles into 2 pieces; back has window for viewfinder; ambercoloured window for frame number; sliding clips to hold front/back together;string strap attached to sliding clips; front lens with viewfinder above; plate covering front with manufactur…
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Title
Camera
Date
1953 – 1962
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
10.1 x 7.8 x 8.6 cm
Description
Brownie "Holiday Flash" camera with strap; body disassembles into 2 pieces; back has window for viewfinder; ambercoloured window for frame number; sliding clips to hold front/back together;string strap attached to sliding clips; front lens with viewfinder above; plate covering front with manufacturer's name, model and name; flash syncs on leftside; film advance knob and shutter release on top; instructions for filmloading inside with empty spool.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1033
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Motion Picture Camera

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Date
1965 – 1978
Material
plastic, glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1034
Description
Hand held 8 mm movie camera; generally black body; lens with "Chinon F:1.1 f = 13 mm"; viewfinder andbutton above lens; manufacturer's name and model; handgrip with shutter trigger and lock lever; body door and release button right hand side; film loading instructions inside plus gate, drive mechan…
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Title
Motion Picture Camera
Date
1965 – 1978
Material
plastic, glass
Dimensions
17.0 x 18.4 x 5.5 cm
Description
Hand held 8 mm movie camera; generally black body; lens with "Chinon F:1.1 f = 13 mm"; viewfinder andbutton above lens; manufacturer's name and model; handgrip with shutter trigger and lock lever; body door and release button right hand side; film loading instructions inside plus gate, drive mechanism; eyepiece, battery check button on back; feet/meters counter left hand side; filter screw on top; tripod mount on bottom. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1034
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Date
1957 – 1965
Material
plastic, metal, glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1035
Description
Hawkeye Flashfun Kodak camera; lens on front with viewfinder and flash reflector above; manufacturer'sname and model; shutter release on right hand side; strap holes either side;back detaches from body; has red window for frame number; viewfinder windowabove back opening; flash bulb eject lever top…
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Title
Camera
Date
1957 – 1965
Material
plastic, metal, glass
Dimensions
9.0 x 12.8 x 6.8 cm
Description
Hawkeye Flashfun Kodak camera; lens on front with viewfinder and flash reflector above; manufacturer'sname and model; shutter release on right hand side; strap holes either side;back detaches from body; has red window for frame number; viewfinder windowabove back opening; flash bulb eject lever top right hand corner; film advancedial; lock/open catch for body back.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1035
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
plastic, metal, rubber
Catalogue Number
104.41.1037 a,b
Description
flash head and battery unit; 2 tone body of plastic with thick rubber carrying strap; top grey half has a dial indicating power, full, 1/2, 1/4, 3/4; black coiled cord with a 4 prong female connector; black bottom is of plastic and holds 2 225 volt batteries; flash head is thin metal with a plasti…
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Title
Camera Flash
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
plastic, metal, rubber
Description
flash head and battery unit; 2 tone body of plastic with thick rubber carrying strap; top grey half has a dial indicating power, full, 1/2, 1/4, 3/4; black coiled cord with a 4 prong female connector; black bottom is of plastic and holds 2 225 volt batteries; flash head is thin metal with a plastic cover; clear plastic over reflector; 2 prong female connector, probably for connecting other units in series; opposite is a 4 prong male connector which hooks up with cord; rubber connector for handle or stand; 2 Mallory 225 volt batteries inside; (a) light: 13.0 long x 14.0 diameter; (b) battery pack: 20.0 x 22.5 x 11.4.
Subject
photography
George Noble
Bill Jamieson
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1037 a,b
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Date
1956 – 1968
Material
plastic, metal, paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1036 a-f
Description
Clip-on flash bulb reflectors and sync cords in boxes; all attachments are in their original boxes and never been used; (a) Falcon flashgun made in Japan; (11.2x4.7x4.7) 4 pieces; has black vinyl case; thin metal leaves which fan out; cord and instructions; (b) Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz 5 &6 made in Germ…
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Title
Flash Accessories
Date
1956 – 1968
Material
plastic, metal, paper
Description
Clip-on flash bulb reflectors and sync cords in boxes; all attachments are in their original boxes and never been used; (a) Falcon flashgun made in Japan; (11.2x4.7x4.7) 4 pieces; has black vinyl case; thin metal leaves which fan out; cord and instructions; (b) Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz 5 &6 made in Germany (12.0x4.7x3.2); 4 pieces; cord and instructions; thin metal leaves fan out; when folded plastic sleeve fits over unit; (c) King Deluxe made in Japan (11.0x4.7x4.2); cast metal body; cord; thin metal leaves fan out to make reflector; clear vinyl case, instructions, 3 pieces; (d) Agfa Tully K made in Germany (8.0x4.8x6.0); hard plastic case with leather strap and hinge; 2 buttons, when pushed to slide, pushes reflector from inside out; 2 pieces; (e) Kentag-1, made in Japan (7.8x5.4x4.1); bulb slides into clip; has cord,instructions; (f) Pixur bounce flash gun, Japan; (11.8x4.6x5.5); clear vinyl case; instructions and cord; metal leaves fan out for reflector.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1036 a-f
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Date
1965 – 1975
Material
plastic, glass, metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1051
Description
Instantmatic with flash and bulbs in case; grey plastic body, colour black and white selection knob with manufacturer's name on face plate; fitted lens; viewfinder window top left corner; camera back release on bottom next to film advance knob; cloth strap;viewfinder eyepiece top left corner; frame…
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Title
Camera
Date
1965 – 1975
Material
plastic, glass, metal
Dimensions
22.3 x 9.6 x 13.4 cm
Description
Instantmatic with flash and bulbs in case; grey plastic body, colour black and white selection knob with manufacturer's name on face plate; fitted lens; viewfinder window top left corner; camera back release on bottom next to film advance knob; cloth strap;viewfinder eyepiece top left corner; frame number window in middle of back; 2 sockets for flash attachment; red button on top for shutter release; flash attachment - 2 brass prongs on bottom; reflective concave dish with bulb socket in centre; red button on back for releasing spent bulbs; screw for opening to insert batteries; 2 packages "Sylvania" flashbulbs; hard grey plastic case; depressions inside for flash and camera.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1051
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Single Lens Reflex Camera

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Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal, leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1045
Description
SLR camera with case - no lens; film advance, frame indicate on same dial; shutter selection dial; shutter release,l film rewind; eye level viewfinder; collapsible waist level viewfinder all on top; slow shutter selection dial beside lens mount; name plate above lens mount; flash sync connectors ot…
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Title
Single Lens Reflex Camera
Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal, leather
Dimensions
15.5 x 10.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
SLR camera with case - no lens; film advance, frame indicate on same dial; shutter selection dial; shutter release,l film rewind; eye level viewfinder; collapsible waist level viewfinder all on top; slow shutter selection dial beside lens mount; name plate above lens mount; flash sync connectors other side of lens mount; screw thread lens mount; camera back release on side; tripod mount on bottom with rewind clutch;brown leather case and strap; label indicating owners name and residence;partially lined with velvet; snaps shut; tripod mount on bottom. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1045
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Date
1950 – 1977
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
105.05.1016
Description
16 mm sound movie projector, missing reel, feed and take up arms. National Film Board decal No. 101544, manual load, has tone, volume indicator dials, microphone jack. ON/OFF switch on one panel, RCA insignia. Lamp, projector switches, finger screw for opening second panel. SILENT/SOUND switch. Sim…
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Title
Movie Projector
Date
1950 – 1977
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
42.0 x 22.8 x 40.3 cm
Description
16 mm sound movie projector, missing reel, feed and take up arms. National Film Board decal No. 101544, manual load, has tone, volume indicator dials, microphone jack. ON/OFF switch on one panel, RCA insignia. Lamp, projector switches, finger screw for opening second panel. SILENT/SOUND switch. Simpson optical chicago lens. Buckles either side for fastening case front, carrying handle at top. Film threading instructions inside case cover. Model No. 400. Rectangular black case, with carrying handle on top and metal closure.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
105.05.1016
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Date
1955 – 1975
Material
wood; rubber
Catalogue Number
105.06.1001
Description
Typical office rubber stamp "Photo by Ron Duke". Rubber 5.5x3.1x0.5 with letters glued onto it, letters 4.6x1.5. Shaped wooden handle 5.5 high centred on back.
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Title
Rubber Stamp
Date
1955 – 1975
Material
wood; rubber
Dimensions
8.0 x 5.5 cm
Description
Typical office rubber stamp "Photo by Ron Duke". Rubber 5.5x3.1x0.5 with letters glued onto it, letters 4.6x1.5. Shaped wooden handle 5.5 high centred on back.
Subject
Ron Duke
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert Smith, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
105.06.1001
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Date
1955 – 1965
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0016
Description
Black and white rectangular portrait of Fred Brewster (head and shoulders, man with mustache, wearing suit, vest and tie holding pipe in left hand) framed with a wide white mat and a narrow black wood frame.
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1955 – 1965
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Dimensions
23.5; 39 (frame) x 15.1; 29.6 (frame) cm
Description
Black and white rectangular portrait of Fred Brewster (head and shoulders, man with mustache, wearing suit, vest and tie holding pipe in left hand) framed with a wide white mat and a narrow black wood frame.
Subject
households
Fred Brewster
photography
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0016
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Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.05.0004
Description
A grey metal, folding, projector table with beige mottled panel set into top. Slanted instrument panel at front of table contains three electrical outlets, projector outlet, room outlet, room outlet, and auxiliary outlet , a room switch, a viewer switch, and translucent white plastic preview panel …
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Title
Projector Table
Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal; plastic
Dimensions
69.8 x 67.9 x 43.3 cm
Description
A grey metal, folding, projector table with beige mottled panel set into top. Slanted instrument panel at front of table contains three electrical outlets, projector outlet, room outlet, room outlet, and auxiliary outlet , a room switch, a viewer switch, and translucent white plastic preview panel with light bulb beneath. Black electric cord attached to removable box behind holding electrical wires. A length of black plastic which edged the sharp metal edges at the bottom of the table top has fallen off and is wrapped around one of the legs. Legs are grey metal tubes bent at bottom for support and held together at central point to open and close in "X" shape. When closed together the table top folds down in front, model #871.
Subject
Whyte home
households
pastime
entertainment
photography
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.05.0004
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Date
1955 – 1965
Material
plastic; paper; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.05.0007
Description
Large rectangular white translucent plastic surface resting at a slant against black cardboard folding box structure. Light bulb socket containing 40 watt bulb attached through centre of back cardboard panel with brackets and wing nuts. Instructions for assembly on inside of back panel. Translucent…
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Title
Slide Sorter
Date
1955 – 1965
Material
plastic; paper; glass; metal
Dimensions
22.0 x 21.3 x 37.9 cm
Description
Large rectangular white translucent plastic surface resting at a slant against black cardboard folding box structure. Light bulb socket containing 40 watt bulb attached through centre of back cardboard panel with brackets and wing nuts. Instructions for assembly on inside of back panel. Translucent viewing surface has four horizontal lips across length to hold 35 cm slides. Spare 40 watt bulb. Lettering at top of viewer, " logo, 35 mm slide sorter Hudson Photographic Industries Inc", model #305, 35 mm , # 306,2 1/4 x 2 1/4 .
Subject
households
pastime
hobbies
photography
travel
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.05.0007
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
plastic; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.05.0008
Description
Deep, light green, plastic case with darker green frame at front surrounding thick glass viewing lens. Slot at top of case near back for insertion of slide. Operate on two 1.5 volt size "C" batteries with the connection to small light bulb completed when pressure is placed on slide being inserted f…
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Title
Slide Viewer
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
plastic; glass; metal
Dimensions
9.4 x 9.3 x 11.2 cm
Description
Deep, light green, plastic case with darker green frame at front surrounding thick glass viewing lens. Slot at top of case near back for insertion of slide. Operate on two 1.5 volt size "C" batteries with the connection to small light bulb completed when pressure is placed on slide being inserted for viewing. Small grey metal plate beneath viewing lens, "Argus PreViewer".
Subject
households
pastime
entertainment
hobbies
photography
travel
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.05.0008
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
skin; metal; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0402
Description
A small, rectangular, flat, blue leather case which folds like a book. Small tab at side with green metal snap. Inside, leather pocket on each side frames an open oval covered with clear plastic window, lined with light blue corded fabric. On back of snap "Made in France"
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Title
Photography Case
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
skin; metal; plastic; fibre
Dimensions
0.5 x 4.6 x 5.3 cm
Description
A small, rectangular, flat, blue leather case which folds like a book. Small tab at side with green metal snap. Inside, leather pocket on each side frames an open oval covered with clear plastic window, lined with light blue corded fabric. On back of snap "Made in France"
Subject
hobbies
photography
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0402
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Date
prior to 1989
Material
synthetic, plastic; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1066
Description
A Fujicolor Quicksnap Flash disposable camera. A black plastic camera in a green, white, black and gold box. It has instructions for taking the photographs on the back. Battery and film removed for processing. Made in Japan.
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Title
Disposable Camera
Date
prior to 1989
Material
synthetic, plastic; paper
Dimensions
12.7 x 5.7 cm
Description
A Fujicolor Quicksnap Flash disposable camera. A black plastic camera in a green, white, black and gold box. It has instructions for taking the photographs on the back. Battery and film removed for processing. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 1989
Catalogue Number
104.41.1066
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
metal; paper
Catalogue Number
110.01.1050
Description
Metal film canisters, 54 in number, in colours of yellow, red, green, white and blue. In a paper box with paper dividers. Box is "Buchan-Sinclair Limited"
Title
Film Canister
Date
prior to 1970
Material
metal; paper
Description
Metal film canisters, 54 in number, in colours of yellow, red, green, white and blue. In a paper box with paper dividers. Box is "Buchan-Sinclair Limited"
Subject
hobbies
photography
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
110.01.1050
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
metal; glass; plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1069 a-c
Description
Heavy metal case, Resonar zoom lens with built in light meter. Detachable handle and zippered plastic carrying case. Made in Japan.
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Title
Movie Camera
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
metal; glass; plastic; metal
Description
Heavy metal case, Resonar zoom lens with built in light meter. Detachable handle and zippered plastic carrying case. Made in Japan.
Subject
hobbies
photography
Credit
Gift of Una Gibson, Canmore, 1997
Catalogue Number
104.41.1069 a-c
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