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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.
  
=== Specification ===
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== Specifications ==
 
* Country of Origin: England
 
* Country of Origin: England
 
* Manufacturer: Truvox
 
* Manufacturer: Truvox
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
<!--Commented out link, page no longer present/availabe, please remove if not returned by 11/2015 * [http://www.garloo.com/sidewalk_patrol.htm brief info] on [http://www.garloo.com www.garloo.com] -->
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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]
* [http://www.gbcameras.org.uk/Wembley%20Sports/Wembley%20Sports%20Index.htm Wembley on GB Cameras]
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*[https://www.westfordcomp.com/wembley-sports-c1950-1956/ Wembley] on [https://www.westfordcomp.com/ westfordcomp.com]
* [http://westfordcomp.com/classics/wembly/index.htm Wembley] on 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)
 
* [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: Screw tube bakelite]]
 
[[Category: Screw tube bakelite]]
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Latest revision as of 05:36, 5 December 2023

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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