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The '''Al Vista''' cameras were [[panorama camera]]s made by the Multiscope & Film Corporation in Burlington, Wisconsin. These were panorama cameras of the classic design, with a swing lens in a soft leather bellows. Instead of a shutter the cameras have a spring that turns the lens 180 degrees. Turning speed is regulable on the ''Baby Vista No. 1'', adjustable for 4 different light situations. The film plane is curved. The cameras use [[Rollfilm|roll film]]. | The '''Al Vista''' cameras were [[panorama camera]]s made by the Multiscope & Film Corporation in Burlington, Wisconsin. These were panorama cameras of the classic design, with a swing lens in a soft leather bellows. Instead of a shutter the cameras have a spring that turns the lens 180 degrees. Turning speed is regulable on the ''Baby Vista No. 1'', adjustable for 4 different light situations. The film plane is curved. The cameras use [[Rollfilm|roll film]]. | ||
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Revision as of 03:30, 21 December 2012
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The Al Vista cameras were panorama cameras made by the Multiscope & Film Corporation in Burlington, Wisconsin. These were panorama cameras of the classic design, with a swing lens in a soft leather bellows. Instead of a shutter the cameras have a spring that turns the lens 180 degrees. Turning speed is regulable on the Baby Vista No. 1, adjustable for 4 different light situations. The film plane is curved. The cameras use roll film.
Baby Al Vista image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
Links
- Baby Al Vista at Scott's Photographica Collection [1]
- surround image of opened Al Vista camera at Cornell University