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The '''Gilbert''' is an unconventional [[box camera]] with polished metal front and back plates and "crocodile" - sometimes described as "lizard skin" - covering to the sides. The viewfinder is attached to the lens barrel, which rotates through 90 degress to allow portrait and landscape format pictures. Made in the UK, it was introduced in 1953 and distributed by [[R. F. Hunter]].  
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The Gilbert takes 6x9cm images on [[120 film]].  There are two apertures, and two speeds, operated by sliders which lift out of the top edge of the front. The shutter has a double-exposure prevention lock, displaying a red signal in the viewfinder when winding is required.
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The '''Gilbert''' is an unconventional [[box camera]] with polished metal front and back plates and "crocodile" - sometimes described as "lizard skin" - covering to the sides. The viewfinder is attached to the lens barrel, which rotates through 90 degrees to allow portrait and landscape format pictures. Made in the UK, it was introduced in 1953 and distributed by [[R. F. Hunter]].
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The Gilbert takes 6×9cm images on [[120 film]].  There are two apertures, and two speeds, operated by sliders which lift out of the top edge of the front. The shutter has a double-exposure prevention lock, displaying a red signal in the viewfinder when winding is required.
  
 
Quote from [http://www.historyworld.co.uk/advert.php?id=942&offset=0&sort=0&l1=Photography&l2= a 1953 advertisement]:<br />
 
Quote from [http://www.historyworld.co.uk/advert.php?id=942&offset=0&sort=0&l1=Photography&l2= a 1953 advertisement]:<br />
  ''"The FAMILY HOLIDAY camera - GILBERT. As suitable for Junior as for father. Success with
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''"The FAMILY HOLIDAY camera - GILBERT. As suitable for Junior as for father. Success with simplicity. Has features never before incorporated in such a low-priced camera. Fine quality lens, two-speed shutter, no double exposures, all-metal body, 8 pictures on standard 120 roll film. Crocodile and polished chrome finish. British and best." (Price Only £3-11s-11d Tax paid)''
  simplicity. Has features never before incorporated in such a low-priced camera. Fine quality
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  lens, two-speed shutter, no double exposures, all-metal body, 8 pictures on standard 120 roll
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  film. Crocodile and polished chrome finish" (Price £3-11s-11d)''
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* Lens: 105mm f/11; two apertures
 
* Shutter: two speeds, with [[flash sync]]
 
* Shutter: two speeds, with [[flash sync]]
  
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== Links ==
 
* [http://www.historyworld.co.uk/advert.php?id=942&offset=0&sort=0&l1=Photography&l2= 1953 Gilbert advert]
 
* [http://www.historyworld.co.uk/advert.php?id=942&offset=0&sort=0&l1=Photography&l2= 1953 Gilbert advert]
 
*  [http://vieilalbum.com/GilbertUS.htm Gilbert] on [http://vieilalbum.com/ The Old Album]
 
*  [http://vieilalbum.com/GilbertUS.htm Gilbert] on [http://vieilalbum.com/ The Old Album]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/thorpehamlet/8476251253 Gilbert ad] in [[The British Journal Photographic Almanac|BJP Almanac]] 1955
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Latest revision as of 23:04, 30 March 2022



The Gilbert is an unconventional box camera with polished metal front and back plates and "crocodile" - sometimes described as "lizard skin" - covering to the sides. The viewfinder is attached to the lens barrel, which rotates through 90 degrees to allow portrait and landscape format pictures. Made in the UK, it was introduced in 1953 and distributed by R. F. Hunter.

The Gilbert takes 6×9cm images on 120 film. There are two apertures, and two speeds, operated by sliders which lift out of the top edge of the front. The shutter has a double-exposure prevention lock, displaying a red signal in the viewfinder when winding is required.

Quote from a 1953 advertisement:
"The FAMILY HOLIDAY camera - GILBERT. As suitable for Junior as for father. Success with simplicity. Has features never before incorporated in such a low-priced camera. Fine quality lens, two-speed shutter, no double exposures, all-metal body, 8 pictures on standard 120 roll film. Crocodile and polished chrome finish. British and best." (Price Only £3-11s-11d Tax paid)

  • Lens: 105mm f/11; two apertures
  • Shutter: two speeds, with flash sync

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