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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, 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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Revision as of 01:57, 7 March 2009
Wembley Sports |
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.
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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