A Variable Auto Teleplus Converter
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1967 - 1975
Materials
Glass, Metal, Metal alloy, Plastic
Measurements
66 mm (Height); 68 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525705.10.1
Summary
A Variable Auto Teleplus Converter. The converter comprises two parts , 2x and 3x, each with optics. The structure is metal with some chrome/alloy fittings and plastic caps front and rear. Each of these caps is embossed 'Auto Teleplus NT'. Each of the two parts is marked 'NT Varible Auto-Teleplus', with the top portion also saying '2X-3X'. Each part also gives a scale of aperture conversions to be used. They also each carry the serial number -423700'. Currently the joint seemed jammed and cannot be easily opened.
Provenance
Donated to The Fox Talbot Museum by Mr.M.E.Tyte.