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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]]. | ||
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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* Country of Origin: England | * Country of Origin: England | ||
* Manufacturer: Truvox | * Manufacturer: Truvox | ||
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* Lens: 85mm f/11 London Sportar, stopping to f/22; focus 4ft-infinity | * Lens: 85mm f/11 London Sportar, stopping to f/22; focus 4ft-infinity | ||
* Shutter: Rondex Rapid, speeds 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 + B | * Shutter: Rondex Rapid, speeds 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 + B | ||
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| + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20180131021646/http://www.gbcameras.org.uk/Wembley%20Sports/Wembley%20Sports%20Index.htm Wembley Sports] on [https://web.archive.org/web/20210725032948/http://www.gbcameras.org.uk/index.htm GB Cameras] | ||
| + | *[https://www.westfordcomp.com/wembley-sports-c1950-1956/ Wembley] on [https://www.westfordcomp.com/ westfordcomp.com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1429 Grand Manitou] on Sylvain Halgand's [http://www.collection-appareils.fr collection d'appareils anciens] (in French) | ||
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[[Category: UK]] | [[Category: UK]] | ||
[[Category: Screw tube bakelite]] | [[Category: Screw tube bakelite]] | ||
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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 Sports on GB Cameras
- Wembley on westfordcomp.com
- Grand Manitou on Sylvain Halgand's collection d'appareils anciens (in French)
