An MPP Microrocord Camera
Micro Precision Products Ltd
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1951 - 1954
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Leatherette, Glass
Measurements
200 x 96 x 105 mm
Place of origin
Kingston-on-Thames
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525523.1
Summary
An MPP Microrocord Camera. It is a TLR taking 6x6 cm images on 120 rollfilm. The body is metal with a leatherette covering. Both lens are Ross, focal lenght 77.5mm. The viewing lens is f3.2 and is No 62035, whilst the main lens is f3.5, No 20632. Shutter speeds range 1-1/300 sec. Inside the back is the serial number 1991. A retracting shield enables use of the viewfing at eye level. On the front of the camera a large plate says 'Microrocord England', whilst the lens mount shows 'M.P.P. Micro Precision Products, Kingston on Thames'. Focusin is by mease of a large knob as is film wind and there is a tripod mount on the base.
Provenance
Donated to the Fox Talbot Museum by D. Pirie-Dye and A. Pirie-Dye.
Makers and roles
Micro Precision Products Ltd, manufacturer