Conway Camera, Popular Model.
Standard Cameras Ltd.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, Plastic, Glass
Measurements
110 x 85 x 125 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525699.1
Summary
Conway Camera, Popular Model. The whole is Conway Popular Model camera. The camera is a mixture of black metal and plastic. The back of the camera has a small circular colour glass with a cover in the bottom left hand corner to allow the viewing of the picture number. The top of the camera has black handle that is attached to the camera by 2 metal studs. The view finder window for taking portrait pictures has a metal protection guard. The right hand side of the camera has a turning screw knob which has to be in the correct position to open the front of the camera to insert the film. On both the left and right hand side there is a metal popper that need to be unhooked to open the front of the camera. The view finder window for taking landscape pictures has a metal protection guard. The time, filter and shutter options appear on a silver plate. The front of the camera has a metal plate attached with the lens. The words – MADE IN ENGLAND CONWAY CAMERA POPULAR MODEL 3 ¼ X 2 ¼ 6 X 9 CM Inside the camera is the mechanism to wind the film and the number D45827 is on a stuck on label
Makers and roles
Standard Cameras Ltd. , manufacturer