Instantograph
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.
½-plate Instantograph 1891 image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
hinged back image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
¼-plate Instantograph 1893 image by Geoff Harrisson (Image rights) |
Instantograph with Lancaster's rotary shutter image by Luis Cozeto (Image rights) |
image by whato1 (Image rights) |
images by John-Henry Collinson (Image rights) |
image by John-Henry Collinson (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ 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.