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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 | + | The [[Arti-Six]] is a very similar camera, as is the [[Grand Manitou]] - a French-labelled version. |
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| + | == Specifications == | ||
* Country of Origin: England | * Country of Origin: England | ||
* Manufacturer: Truvox | * Manufacturer: Truvox | ||
| − | * | + | * In production: 1950 - 1956 (?) |
* Film: [[120 film|120]] | * Film: [[120 film|120]] | ||
| − | * Lens: 85mm/ | + | * Lens: 85mm f/11 London Sportar, stopping to f/22; focus 4ft-infinity |
| − | * Shutter: Rondex | + | * Shutter: Rondex Rapid, speeds 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 + |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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| + | |image_text= screw-tube extended | ||
| + | |image_by= AWCam | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
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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) | ||
[[Category: W]] | [[Category: W]] | ||
[[Category: Bakelite]] | [[Category: Bakelite]] | ||
| − | [[Category:UK]] | + | [[Category: UK]] |
| + | [[Category: Screw tube bakelite]] | ||
| + | [[Category:120 film]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1950]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:55, 5 May 2024
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| Wembley Sports image by AWCam (Image rights) |
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 +
Links
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| screw-tube extended image by AWCam (Image rights) |
- Wembley Sports on GB Cameras
- Wembley on westfordcomp.com
- Grand Manitou on Sylvain Halgand's collection d'appareils anciens (in French)
