Al Vista
scanned by Uwe Kulick (Image rights) |
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 shutter speeds on other models are controlled by attaching one of the various sized external fans. The film plane is curved. The cameras use roll film.
Al Vista 5D with fans image by Ross Nitkin (Image rights) |
Baby Al Vista image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |