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| + | The term '''detective camera''' was used from the late 19th century to perhaps the 1920s. It refers to cameras that are inconspicuous (when compared to normal field cameras of the time) and usually hand-held, and so can be used to take photographs discreetly. Some makers also applied the term to disguised or concealed cameras; these [[spy camera]]s might be seen as a sub-type. However, many detective cameras are box-form falling-plate magazine cameras; bulky by modern standards, and obviously cameras when examined. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:56, 25 January 2012
The term detective camera was used from the late 19th century to perhaps the 1920s. It refers to cameras that are inconspicuous (when compared to normal field cameras of the time) and usually hand-held, and so can be used to take photographs discreetly. Some makers also applied the term to disguised or concealed cameras; these spy cameras might be seen as a sub-type. However, many detective cameras are box-form falling-plate magazine cameras; bulky by modern standards, and obviously cameras when examined.
Pages in category "Detective cameras"
The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total.
