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The '''Wembley Sports''' is a [[Bakelite]] camera made in England by Truvox, introduced in 1950. It takes eight 6x9cm images on [[120 film]]. The lens screws into the body when not in use, and is extended for picture taking, with four click stops for [[zone focus|focus zones]]. | The '''Wembley Sports''' is a [[Bakelite]] camera made in England by Truvox, introduced in 1950. It takes eight 6x9cm images on [[120 film]]. The lens screws into the body when not in use, and is extended for picture taking, with four click stops for [[zone focus|focus zones]]. | ||
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Revision as of 05:27, 5 December 2023
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The Wembley Sports is a Bakelite camera made in England by Truvox, introduced in 1950. It takes eight 6x9cm images on 120 film. The lens screws into the body when not in use, and is 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.
Specifications
- Country of Origin: England
- Manufacturer: Truvox
- In production: 1950 - 1956 (?)
- Film: 120
- Lens: 85mm f/11 London Sportar, stopping to f/22; focus 4ft-infinity
- Shutter: Rondex Rapid, speeds 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 + B
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| screw-tube extended image by AWCam (Image rights) |
Links
- Wembley on GB Cameras
- Wembley on westfordcomp.com
- Grand Manitou on Sylvain Halgand's collection d'appareils anciens (in French)
