Coronet Twelve-20 Camera
Coronet
Category
Technological items
Date
1950
Materials
Metal, Leatherette, Plastic, Glass
Measurements
120 x 95 x 90 mm
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Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 101709
Summary
Pseudo-TLR black metal box with twin lens/viewfinder. The body is metal covered with black leatherette. The are two focus settings 'near' and 'dist' but no other adjustments. Around the picure lens is 'Coronet Twelve-20' and below this is printed 'Colour - Filter Model Will fit all 21/4x31/4 in roll films both 120 and 620 Made in England'. On the top are printed some instructions 'In brilliant sunshine use built in colour filter for cloud pictures, landscapes etc, but not fo portraits. Use seperate close up lens for subjects between 3' and 8'6" from camera'. A metal lever controls the filter. Two chrome brackets on the top aree available for a neckstrap.
Makers and roles
Coronet