A Kenilworth Model II Camera
Standard Cameras Ltd.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1930 - 1940
Materials
Cardboard, Metal, Glass, Plastic
Measurements
115 x 84 x 82 mm
Place of origin
Birmingham
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525799.1
Summary
A Kenilworth Model II Camera. The body is mainly carboard with metal sides. The camera uses 120 or 620 film, taking 6x6 cm images. The aperture may be altered using a pull tab and there is a time exposure tab also. There is a reflex brilliant finder cover with a metal cap. On top is a plastic carrying handle. On the front a silver metal frame surrounds the lens and this has printed 'Kenilworth Model II Made in England'. Lower down on the black bodt is embossed 'Standard Cameras Ltd. Birmingham'. On on side is the film wind know and on the other is the body lock.
Provenance
Donated on 15/01/20 to The Fox Talbot Museum by V. Franklin.
Makers and roles
Standard Cameras Ltd. , manufacturer