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PICTURE 4 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how
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PICTURE 4 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how
PICTURE 4 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it.
Picture shows : the back of the camera is now shut and the film wound until No 1 appears in the window provided in the back of the camera. Arrows, or other warning signs will first show as a precaution against turning beyond the number.
A box camera is a simple type of camera, the most common form being a cardboard or plastic box with a lens in one end and film at the other. They were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The lenses are often single element designs meniscus fixed focus lens, or in better quality box cameras a doublet lens with minimal (if any) possible adjustments to the aperture or shutter speeds. Because of the inability to adjust focus, the small lens aperture and the low sensitivity of the sensitive materials available, these cameras work best in brightly lit day-lit scenes when the subject is within the hyperfocal distance for the lens and of subjects that move little during the exposure. Eventually, box cameras with photographic flash, shutter and aperture adjustment were introduced, allowing indoor photos.
Picture taken 1st March 1933
Reading PostDaily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
751
Media ID 21821538
© Mirrorpix
1933 Camera Demo Demonstration Focal Lense Light Photo Photography Picture Pictures Sensitivity Snap Snapshot Technology The Box Camera Visual
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Picture 4 of the 14 Sequence: The Box Camera - A Glimpse into Photography's Past". Step back in time with this vintage print capturing Picture 4 of the 14 Sequence, showcasing the fascinating world of box cameras. In this snapshot from March 1st, 1933, we witness the camera's simple yet ingenious design. The image reveals a closed-back box camera with its film wound until No. 1 appears in the window at the back. To ensure caution and prevent overwinding, arrows and warning signs are strategically placed. These box cameras were immensely popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to their affordability and ease of use. Constructed mainly from cardboard or plastic, these cameras featured a lens on one end and film on the other. Typically equipped with single-element meniscus fixed focus lenses or doublet lenses for better quality models, they lacked adjustable apertures or shutter speeds. Best suited for well-lit day scenes where subjects remained relatively still during exposure, these cameras thrived within their hyperfocal distance limitations. However, technological advancements eventually introduced flash capabilities along with aperture and shutter adjustments for indoor photography. This photograph transports us to an era when capturing memories required simplicity but yielded timeless results. Join us as we delve further into history through Memory Lane Prints' collection—preserving moments that shaped our photographic journey.
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