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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.
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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.
 
The [[Arti-Six]] is a very similar camera, as is the Grand Manitou - a French-labelled version.
  
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=== Specification ===
 
=== Specification ===
 
* Country of Origin: England
 
* Country of Origin: England
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Revision as of 19:57, 5 June 2008

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

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