Lens Optical Instrument Collection

Photographic equipment engraving 1896
Photographic equipment engraving

Illustration, microscope, side view

Vintage travel camera
Antique illustration engraving of a Vintage travel camera

Marey photocronography
Antique illustration of a Marey photocronography

Human eye, published in 1898
Antique illustration of a Human eye, published in 1898

Studio camera
Antique Studio camera

Old photo camera

Ancient macro camera
Ancient camera for macro photography

Stereoscopic camera
Antique illustration of a Stereoscopic camera

Microscope
Antique illustration of a microscope

Compound microscope
Antique illustration of a Compound microscope

Binocular Microscope
Antique illustration of a Binocular Microscope

Microscopes
Antique illustration engraving of a various microscopes

Compound microscope by Edmund Hartnack
Antique illustration of a compound microscope made by Edmund Hartnack

Binocularly microscope
Antique illustration of a binocularly microscope

Zeiss dissecting microscope
Antique illustration of a Zeiss dissecting microscope

Wenham Binocular Microscope
Antique illustration of a WENHAM BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE

Old Camera plate
Illustration of an Old Camera plate

Moment Hand Camera
Illustration of a Hand Camera

Hartls camera
Antique illustration of a Hartls camera

Moessard Cylindroscope camera of 1889
Antique illustration of a Moessard Cylindroscope camera of 1889

Microscope, light passing through lenses and focusing on glass slide, light also reflecting from mirror onto underside of object being viewed, angled view

Cross-section diagram of a cine camera

Cross-section diagram of human eye

Cross section of human eye

Reflecting telescope showing path of light down the tube, reflecting on the primary mirror to the secondary mirror and eyepiece, digital illustration

Illustration, camera with display of photos taken, titled view

Illustration, magnifying glass

Spyglass telescope, instrument designed for observation of remote objects

War Memorial
circa 1925: A wall of names, the simple Canadian war memorial at Vimy Ridge overlooking the French towns of Lens and Lille. It commemorates the 1917 battle for Hill 70 in World War I

Stock market news, headline Dax and markets in a newspaper seen through glasses

Wrecked Crossing
September 1919: A wrecked railway crossing in Lens, France, the site of fierce fighting during the first world war. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fox Talbot (1800 - 1877), wood engraving, published in 1880
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800 - 1877), British inventor and photography pioneer. He developed the principle of the negative-positive process. Wood engraving, published in 1880

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"Capturing the World through Lens: A Glimpse into Optical Instruments of the Past" Step back in time to 1896, where photographic equipment engraving showcased the marvels of lens optical instruments. This captivating illustration takes us on a journey through various devices that revolutionized how we perceive and document our surroundings. A side view of a microscope reminds us of the intricate world hidden from plain sight, as scientists and researchers delved into microscopic realms with unparalleled precision. Meanwhile, a telescope transports us beyond Earth's boundaries, allowing astronomers to explore distant galaxies and unravel celestial mysteries. Vintage travel cameras evoke nostalgia for bygone eras when intrepid adventurers embarked on expeditions armed with these portable wonders. The Marey photocronography apparatus captures fleeting moments in time, freezing motion like never before. The human eye itself is not forgotten; an enlightening publication from 1898 sheds light on its intricacies, reminding us that even nature's own lens holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Studio cameras stand tall as silent witnesses to countless artistic creations captured within their frames. Old photo cameras whisper tales of cherished memories preserved forever in faded photographs. Ancient macro cameras invite us to appreciate minute details often overlooked by the naked eye while stereoscopic cameras transport viewers into immersive three-dimensional worlds frozen in time. Microscopes reappear once more, emphasizing their indispensable role in scientific exploration and medical breakthroughs throughout history. These powerful tools have unlocked countless discoveries at both macroscopic and microscopic levels alike. As we reflect upon these lens optical instruments from yesteryears, let them serve as reminders of humanity's insatiable curiosity and relentless pursuit of knowledge, and are testaments to our desire to capture beauty, understand complexity, and broaden horizons - all made possible through lenses that continue shaping our perception of reality today.