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The [[Arti-Six]] is a very similar camera, as is the [[Grand Manitou]] - a French-labelled version. | The [[Arti-Six]] is a very similar camera, as is the [[Grand Manitou]] - a French-labelled version. | ||
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* [http://westfordcomp.com/classics/wembly/index.htm Wembley] on westfordcomp.com | * [http://westfordcomp.com/classics/wembly/index.htm Wembley] on westfordcomp.com | ||
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/artima/html/grand_manitou.php Grand Manitou] on Sylvain Halgand's [http://www.collection-appareils.fr collection d'appareils anciens] | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/artima/html/grand_manitou.php Grand Manitou] on Sylvain Halgand's [http://www.collection-appareils.fr collection d'appareils anciens] | ||
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Revision as of 18:14, 22 July 2011
Wembley Sports image by AWCam (Image rights) |
The Wembley Sports was a Bakelite camera made in England by Truvox, introduced in 1950. It took 8 6x9cm images on 120 film. The lens screwed into the body for transport, and extended for picture taking, with four click stops for focus zones.
The Arti-Six is a very similar camera, as is the Grand Manitou - a French-labelled version.
Specification
- Country of Origin: England
- Manufacturer: Truvox
- In production: 1950 - 1956 (?)
- Film: 120
- Lens: 85mm/f11 London Sportar, stopping to f22; focus 4ft-infinity
- Shutter: Rondex Rapid, speeds 25, 50, 100 + B
Links
- brief info on www.garloo.com
- Wembley on GB Cameras
- Wembley on westfordcomp.com
- Grand Manitou on Sylvain Halgand's collection d'appareils anciens
screw-tube extended image by AWCam (Image rights) |