Pascal
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The Pascal is one of the first cameras for roll film, and the first with spring-motorised film advance. It was made in France by Japy Frères & Compagnie, from about 1899. It makes twelve pictures 40×55 mm on special roll film (not Kodak roll film; an interesting commercial choice).[1] The film has paper leaders, but is not backed along the whole length. According to the advertisement, it is for daylight-loading. One of the items offered is a trial roll; a spool loaded with cloth, to practice loading and test the film advance.[1]
The camera was designed by Francisque Pascal who patented it in several countries.[2]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Advertisement for special roll film for the Pascal, by Société Anonyme des Pellicule Françaises, at Collection d'Appareils.
- ↑ British Patent 201 of 1899 granted to Francisque Pascal and Louis Izerable, describing the Pascal.
