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The '''Arti-Six''' is a British [[Bakelite]] viewfinder camera. When taking a photograph, the lens is screwed forward, rotating on a helical screw thread and clicking into position.
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The '''Arti-Six''' is a British [[Bakelite]] viewfinder camera with a screw-tube lens - when taking a photograph, the lens is screwed forward, rotating on a helical screw thread and clicking into position.
  
 
The Arti-Six bears a striking resemblance to the [[Wembley Sports Camera]].
 
The Arti-Six bears a striking resemblance to the [[Wembley Sports Camera]].
  
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== Specification ==
 
== Specification ==
* Type: viewfinder camera
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* Type: [[viewfinder camera]]
 
* Manufacturer: Artima (The Arti-Six, London)
 
* Manufacturer: Artima (The Arti-Six, London)
 
* Year of launch: around 1950
 
* Year of launch: around 1950

Revision as of 02:40, 27 September 2008

The Arti-Six is a British Bakelite viewfinder camera with a screw-tube lens - when taking a photograph, the lens is screwed forward, rotating on a helical screw thread and clicking into position.

The Arti-Six bears a striking resemblance to the Wembley Sports Camera.


Specification

  • Type: viewfinder camera
  • Manufacturer: Artima (The Arti-Six, London)
  • Year of launch: around 1950
  • Film: 120 film rolls, exposure format 6x9 cm
  • Lens: Arti-Six London Mod XIX
  • Shutter: speeds 1/25, 1/50 and 1/100 sec. plus T
  • Aperture: f/9, f/12.5, f/18
  • Viewfinder: optical

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