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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. | 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. | ||
| − | The [[Arti-Six]] is a very similar camera. | + | The [[Arti-Six]] is a very similar camera, as is the Grand Manitou - a French-labelled version. |
=== Specification === | === Specification === | ||
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* Film: [[120 film|120]] | * Film: [[120 film|120]] | ||
* Lens: 85mm/f11 London Sportar, stopping to f22; focus 4ft-infinity | * Lens: 85mm/f11 London Sportar, stopping to f22; focus 4ft-infinity | ||
| − | * Shutter: Rondex | + | * Shutter: Rondex Rapid, speeds 25, 50, 100 + B |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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* [http://www.gbcameras.org.uk/Wembley%20Sports/Wembley%20Sports%20Index.htm Wembley on GB Cameras] | * [http://www.gbcameras.org.uk/Wembley%20Sports/Wembley%20Sports%20Index.htm Wembley on GB Cameras] | ||
* [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 site | ||
[[Category: W]] | [[Category: W]] | ||
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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.
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 [1]
- Wembley on GB Cameras
- Wembley on westfordcomp.com
- Grand Manitou on Sylvain Halgand's site
