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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
1909
Material
metal, wood, glass, leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1032
Description
Kodak folding camera with case; Model No. 3-A folding pocket camera; imprinted inside of camera back along with patent dates, manufacturer's address; bellows/lens assembly pulls out of body; distance indicator stops bellows assembly; shutter on lens; viewfinder left of lens with winged cap, Kodak e…
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Title
Folding Camera
Date
1909
Material
metal, wood, glass, leather
Dimensions
26.5 x 5.7 x 15.0 cm
Description
Kodak folding camera with case; Model No. 3-A folding pocket camera; imprinted inside of camera back along with patent dates, manufacturer's address; bellows/lens assembly pulls out of body; distance indicator stops bellows assembly; shutter on lens; viewfinder left of lens with winged cap, Kodak engraved; shutter selection dial top of lens; aperture selection below lens marking 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128; marooncoloured leather bellows; body covered with textured black leather; body front has hinged door concealing bellows assembly; body back detaches, 2 locking clips top/bottom; film advance and pull out post for feed spool, on top; bottom has 2 chrome pull out posts, tripod socket; leather carrying handle one side;concealed button for releasing body front door; brown leather case; EKC on latch at front; strap with buckle.
Subject
photography
James Kennedy Cornwall
Credit
Gift of Norah Cornwall Pollard, Vancouver, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1032
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Date
1927 – 1940
Material
wood, metal, leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1028
Description
miniature camera with case; wooden vertical box body covered in leather; tubular viewfinder on top; sliding button on back for film advance; frame counter on front; below, shutter speed selection lever; fixed focus lens (Cinemat); aperture selection lever; manufacturer name plate; shutter release l…
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Title
Miniature Camera
Date
1927 – 1940
Material
wood, metal, leather
Dimensions
6.5 x 12.5 x 5.9 cm
Description
miniature camera with case; wooden vertical box body covered in leather; tubular viewfinder on top; sliding button on back for film advance; frame counter on front; below, shutter speed selection lever; fixed focus lens (Cinemat); aperture selection lever; manufacturer name plate; shutter release lever and guard on east side; back detaches; tripod mount on bottom; carrying handle on top; soft leather case with handle.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1028
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Date
1927 – 1940
Material
wood; glass; leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1039
Description
Small Ansco camera with case; wooden vertical box body covered in black leather; tubular viewfinder ontop; sliding button on back for film advance; frame counter on front; below, shutter speed selection lever; fixed focus lens (Wollensak-Velostignat); aperture selection lever; plate "ANSCO" riveted…
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Title
Miniature Camera
Date
1927 – 1940
Material
wood; glass; leather
Dimensions
15.7 x 8.2 x 9.8 cm
Description
Small Ansco camera with case; wooden vertical box body covered in black leather; tubular viewfinder ontop; sliding button on back for film advance; frame counter on front; below, shutter speed selection lever; fixed focus lens (Wollensak-Velostignat); aperture selection lever; plate "ANSCO" riveted on; shutter release with guard on east side; back detaches; tripod mount on bottom; carrying handle on top; 2 cartridges inside, one had film exposed; stiff brown leather case.
Subject
photography
Hubert Green
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1039
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Motion Picture Projector

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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
105.05.1019
Description
Excel 16 mm movie projector, brown painted body of cast alloy. square Shaped then sloping down at the back. 2 collapsible feed take-up arms on top with corresponding slits in body, with rollers each side of opening. On off switch near arm also vent for light. Below feed arm at front is lens, then …
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Title
Motion Picture Projector
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
23.0 x 13.6 x 27.0 cm
Description
Excel 16 mm movie projector, brown painted body of cast alloy. square Shaped then sloping down at the back. 2 collapsible feed take-up arms on top with corresponding slits in body, with rollers each side of opening. On off switch near arm also vent for light. Below feed arm at front is lens, then manufacturer's label. Rectangular opening on right side in door which opens down "Excel" written on door. Electrical cord coming from underneath, left side has venting for fan with pulleys from centre. Metal spring belts connecting with 2 other pulleys same side.
Subject
photography
Mary Smith
Bob Smith
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
105.05.1019
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
glass, metal, plastic
Catalogue Number
104.41.1061 a-r
Description
Darkroom safe light bulb; film containers; exposure guides; "Bay" box with five safe light bulbs: 2 red, 1 pink, 1 blue, 1 green, all wrapped in tissue; 5 film containers; 2 exposure guides; "Kodak" laminated plastic-paper scale of distance in feet matching with rotating disc with shutter speeds; "…
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Title
Camera Accessories
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
glass, metal, plastic
Description
Darkroom safe light bulb; film containers; exposure guides; "Bay" box with five safe light bulbs: 2 red, 1 pink, 1 blue, 1 green, all wrapped in tissue; 5 film containers; 2 exposure guides; "Kodak" laminated plastic-paper scale of distance in feet matching with rotating disc with shutter speeds; "Ansco" guide made of plastic with scale of lamp distance from subject; thin booklet of "Photo Lamp & Lighting Data"; 1 cable release, red wool strand tied around cable area; tripod mounting screw, 3/16 inch in analloy disc, beveling on one side of disc to accommodate beveling of screw;cable release connector.a) Red bulbb) Red bulbc) Pink bulbd) Blue bulbe) Green bulbf) Film containerg) Film containerh) Film containeri) Film containerj) Film containerk) Exposure guidel) Exposure guidem) Photolamp and Lighting bookletn) Cableo) tripod mounting screwp) Screwq) Cable release connectorr) Bay box
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1061 a-r
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
plastic
Catalogue Number
104.41.1059
Description
Black plastic developing tank; black plastic cylinder with detachable lid; 6 groups of 4 ridges running the height of cylinder; lip surrounding opening at top; "PLANO" printed in relief on lid; 2 oblong holes to correspond to tongues on bottom section; olive colour spool with near spaced thread att…
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Title
Developing Tank
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
plastic
Dimensions
12.0 x 12.4 cm
Description
Black plastic developing tank; black plastic cylinder with detachable lid; 6 groups of 4 ridges running the height of cylinder; lip surrounding opening at top; "PLANO" printed in relief on lid; 2 oblong holes to correspond to tongues on bottom section; olive colour spool with near spaced thread attached to lid with finger knob coming through to outside.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1059
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Date
1900 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1060 a-i
Description
Developing tank and accessories in box; shiny metal cylinder with screw on lid marked "Kodak Film Tank"; rubber gasket on lid rim; crack in tank; metal spool with a long black plastic sheet wrapped on; perforations cover the length of the plastic also along edges are rubber tracks sewn on, these ha…
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Title
Film Processing Tank
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
25.6 x 14.4 x 15.3 cm
Description
Developing tank and accessories in box; shiny metal cylinder with screw on lid marked "Kodak Film Tank"; rubber gasket on lid rim; crack in tank; metal spool with a long black plastic sheet wrapped on; perforations cover the length of the plastic also along edges are rubber tracks sewn on, these have mountain-valley ridges; wire clip at both ends; rubber band keeps plastic in place; 2 cranks with black plastic knobs,about the same length as the width of spool; wire with "L" tongue at one end and a ring at the other; metal column, hollow both ends having oblong shapes welded on both have tongues curving out; wooden box, varnished, flat black interior, natural exterior, manufacturer's decal on lid; lid is detachable; 4 holes in sides on box, 2 each side; wooden spool on metal holder inside box;"Caution" label loose inside box.a) Tank lidb) Developing tank bodyc) Metal spool with plastic sheetd) Cranke) Crankf) Wire with “L” tongueg) Metal columnh) Wood box bodyi) Wood box lid
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1060 a-i
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1058 a-h
Description
5 print trays with drying clips and tongs; the trays are white enamel with blue trim along lip; pouring spout at one corner; (a,b) 22.8 x 4.6 x 16.7; (c,d) 18.9 x 3.2 x 14.3; (e) 18.2 x 3.0 x13.2; 2 drying clips; stainless steel; flange at top has a hole through also at mid section; basic design of…
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Title
Print Processing Trays
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal
Description
5 print trays with drying clips and tongs; the trays are white enamel with blue trim along lip; pouring spout at one corner; (a,b) 22.8 x 4.6 x 16.7; (c,d) 18.9 x 3.2 x 14.3; (e) 18.2 x 3.0 x13.2; 2 drying clips; stainless steel; flange at top has a hole through also at mid section; basic design of clip is a stretch-out figure eight, with the top being the finger pressure area; the bottom being the grasping area; the latter area has 4 teeth one side, holes matching opposite side; 7.7 x 1.5 x 4.5; tongs have a basic "U" shape; flat tips, rounded hand grip; flat at the bend; 17.2 x 2.2 x 7.0.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1058 a-h
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Date
1900 – 1930
Material
wood, glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1057 a-d
Description
4 wooden contact printing frames; wood frame with insert back that is hinged off centre; felt lining towards glass plate; spring metal clips which slide under lip provided in frame; a and b have thumb holes; (a,b) 17.7 x 2.0 x 11.9; (c) 13.4 x 2.0 x 10.9; (d) 8.9 x2.0 x 9.1.
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Title
Contact Printing Frame
Date
1900 – 1930
Material
wood, glass
Description
4 wooden contact printing frames; wood frame with insert back that is hinged off centre; felt lining towards glass plate; spring metal clips which slide under lip provided in frame; a and b have thumb holes; (a,b) 17.7 x 2.0 x 11.9; (c) 13.4 x 2.0 x 10.9; (d) 8.9 x2.0 x 9.1.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1057 a-d
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Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1056 a
Description
Kerosene darkroom safe light, green; fuel tank as base, ring one side for carrying; wire clasp holds top unit down, hinged at back; wick; wick holder and turn knobs to lengthen wick in shielded area directly on top of fuel tank; hole in bottom of top unit (shade)where wick assembly enters; this rec…
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Title
Kerosene Safelight
Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
10.0 x 20.3 x 10.0 cm
Description
Kerosene darkroom safe light, green; fuel tank as base, ring one side for carrying; wire clasp holds top unit down, hinged at back; wick; wick holder and turn knobs to lengthen wick in shielded area directly on top of fuel tank; hole in bottom of top unit (shade)where wick assembly enters; this rectangular box has a slot in front; a red sheet of glass is inserted, a flap (hinged at top) falls over the glass area;top of the box is a round extension which acts as a chimney; painted green.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1056 a
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Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1056 b
Description
Darkroom kerosene safe light, painted red; fuel tank as base, ring to one side for carrying; thin metal clasp in front holds down top unit; hinged at the back (broken); hole in bottom if unit allows wick assembly on fuel tank to be inserted; top unit (shade) has flat face with a rounded back; flap …
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Title
Kerosene Safelight
Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
11.2 x 20.3 x 12.6 cm
Description
Darkroom kerosene safe light, painted red; fuel tank as base, ring to one side for carrying; thin metal clasp in front holds down top unit; hinged at the back (broken); hole in bottom if unit allows wick assembly on fuel tank to be inserted; top unit (shade) has flat face with a rounded back; flap falls over a red glass plate inserted in slots at face; hinged at top; rounded extension above shade acts as chimney.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1056 b
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
plastic, metal, leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1055 a-d
Description
Flash (a) with case (b), rain hood (c); reflector (d), white coloured "Ikoblitz" embossed on the side; sync cord on one side; red button at top to release bulb; green at back for testing; reflector detaches;thin plastic hood with 3 sides: blue, clear, frosted (to prevent bulb shattering damage); b…
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Title
Flash Attachment
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
plastic, metal, leather
Description
Flash (a) with case (b), rain hood (c); reflector (d), white coloured "Ikoblitz" embossed on the side; sync cord on one side; red button at top to release bulb; green at back for testing; reflector detaches;thin plastic hood with 3 sides: blue, clear, frosted (to prevent bulb shattering damage); brown case with white trim, zipper close.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1055 a-d
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Date
1914 – 1930
Material
cardboard, metal, glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1054
Description
Six-16 Brownie Junior box camera; metal face plate with make and model written; depression in centre for internal lens; 2 viewfinder lenses above lens; viewfinder window beside carrying strap on top; pull out aperture selector; viewfinder window; shutter release; film advance, right side; red film …
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Title
Box Camera
Date
1914 – 1930
Material
cardboard, metal, glass
Dimensions
14.2 x 13.9 x 9.1 cm
Description
Six-16 Brownie Junior box camera; metal face plate with make and model written; depression in centre for internal lens; 2 viewfinder lenses above lens; viewfinder window beside carrying strap on top; pull out aperture selector; viewfinder window; shutter release; film advance, right side; red film frame window at back; textured black leatherette covers body.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1054
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
cardboard, leatherette; glass, metal;
Catalogue Number
104.41.1053
Description
Kodak Anniversary box camera; brown, textured leather covered cardboard for body; leather strap on top;viewfinder window; body back clip top; viewfinder lens; internal lens front; body back clip; shutter release; film advance; foil decal commemorating 50th Anniversary on side; amber window at back.
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Title
Box Camera
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
cardboard, leatherette; glass, metal;
Dimensions
14.7 x 11.1 x 8.4 cm
Description
Kodak Anniversary box camera; brown, textured leather covered cardboard for body; leather strap on top;viewfinder window; body back clip top; viewfinder lens; internal lens front; body back clip; shutter release; film advance; foil decal commemorating 50th Anniversary on side; amber window at back.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1053
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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal, leather, glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1052 a-d
Description
Folding camera (a) with case (b); bellows-lens assembly rides on foldout bed; lens plate (c) holds lens;viewfinder top left corner; has "Compur" below lens; wire rectangle unfolds left; knob top right moves lens plate up and down; bed has distance indicator;F. PL. select lever; tripod underside of …
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Title
Folding Camera
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal, leather, glass
Dimensions
21.2 x 5.6 x 12.0 cm
Description
Folding camera (a) with case (b); bellows-lens assembly rides on foldout bed; lens plate (c) holds lens;viewfinder top left corner; has "Compur" below lens; wire rectangle unfolds left; knob top right moves lens plate up and down; bed has distance indicator;F. PL. select lever; tripod underside of bed, also collapsible rest; leather bellows; leather covered metal body; carrying strap top end; also back release; film advance right top end; compartment attached to camera back which holds cartridge for plates, detachable; flip-up viewing sight to be coupled with wire rectangle; brown leather case "Kodak" in fancy letters on buckle; roll film in camera (d) (Kodak verichrome pan); name/address inside flap.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1052 a-d
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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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Date
1938 – 1956
Material
metal, leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1050 a-c
Description
35mm camera (a) with case and strap (b) in box (c); pop-out lens with shutter speed selection above lens; aperture below lens;pop-out release left of lens; focus lever near lens; viewfinder windows front top; shutter release lock button right front top; film advance lever; frame counter; shutter re…
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Title
Rangefinder Camera
Date
1938 – 1956
Material
metal, leather
Dimensions
16.2 x 7.7 x 12.1 cm
Description
35mm camera (a) with case and strap (b) in box (c); pop-out lens with shutter speed selection above lens; aperture below lens;pop-out release left of lens; focus lever near lens; viewfinder windows front top; shutter release lock button right front top; film advance lever; frame counter; shutter release; distance - aperture calculating dial; flash shoe;film rewind; "KAROMAT 36" and manufacturer name printed on top; viewfinder eyepiece at back; camera swings open on a hinge; release left side; tripod mount; rewind release on bottom; decal on bottom: "R. N. Smith Seebe Alberta".
Subject
photography
Bob Smith
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1050 a-c
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Date
1870 – 1900
Material
wood, leather, glass, metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1049
Description
Folding plate camera with two plate holders; leather covered wood body with fold out bed; bellows - lens assembly rides on a brass track; distance indicator on left side "30" inscribed on the bed;optical viewfinder which tilts for use of vertical and horizontal shots; lens pole floats up/down on 2 …
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Title
Folding Camera
Date
1870 – 1900
Material
wood, leather, glass, metal
Dimensions
17.7 x 15.2 x 12.5 cm
Description
Folding plate camera with two plate holders; leather covered wood body with fold out bed; bellows - lens assembly rides on a brass track; distance indicator on left side "30" inscribed on the bed;optical viewfinder which tilts for use of vertical and horizontal shots; lens pole floats up/down on 2 posts, geared knob on left side; shutter selection above lens; aperture selection below; shutter release on right right; Bausch &Lomb Opt. Co. lens; Model name plate; maroon leather bellows; 2 plateholders made of wood; brass fasteners; cardboard dividers; metal exposure guards; door on right side for inserting plate holders; door at back opens for fine focusing; leather carrying strap on top.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1049
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