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The '''Instantograph''' cameras were made by J. [[Lancaster]] & Son of Birmingham from about 1886 to 1910 <ref>{{McKeown12}} Page 593.</ref> in &frac14;-plate, &frac12;-plate and 1/1-plate sizes. They were supplied with brass Lancaster lenses. A unique feature was Lancaster’s Patent hinged back; the focussing screen was swung out on extended hinges when fitting a plate holder.  
 
The '''Instantograph''' cameras were made by J. [[Lancaster]] & Son of Birmingham from about 1886 to 1910 <ref>{{McKeown12}} Page 593.</ref> in &frac14;-plate, &frac12;-plate and 1/1-plate sizes. They were supplied with brass Lancaster lenses. A unique feature was Lancaster’s Patent hinged back; the focussing screen was swung out on extended hinges when fitting a plate holder.  
  

Revision as of 06:21, 13 July 2015

The Instantograph cameras were made by J. Lancaster & Son of Birmingham from about 1886 to 1910 [1] in ¼-plate, ½-plate and 1/1-plate sizes. They were supplied with brass Lancaster lenses. A unique feature was Lancaster’s Patent hinged back; the focussing screen was swung out on extended hinges when fitting a plate holder.




Notes

  1. McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Page 593.