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PICTURE 8 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to
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PICTURE 8 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to
PICTURE 8 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it.
Picture shows after rinsing, the print is fixed in Hypo.
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
776-4
Media ID 21821540
© Mirrorpix
1933 Camera Demo Demonstration Focal Lense Light Photo Photography Picture Pictures Print Printing Sensitivity Snap Snapshot Technology The Box Camera Visual Process
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Picture 8 of the 14 Sequence - The Box Camera - A Glimpse into Photography's Past
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. This print takes us back to a bygone era, showcasing Picture 8 of the 14 Sequence from "The Box Camera" series. In this particular image, we witness an essential step in the development process as the print is being fixed in Hypo after rinsing. Box cameras, such as the one depicted here, were once a popular choice for capturing precious moments during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These simple yet ingenious devices consisted of a cardboard or plastic box housing a lens on one end and film on the other. While lacking adjustable focus and limited aperture options, they excelled in brightly lit environments with subjects that remained relatively still throughout exposure. As technology progressed, box cameras evolved to include features like flash capabilities and adjustable shutter speeds and apertures. This allowed photographers to venture beyond daylight settings and explore indoor photography as well. Taken on March 1st, 1933 (not by any specific company), this remarkable photograph offers us a glimpse into history through Mirrorpix's lens. Let it transport you back in time when these humble box cameras played an integral role in preserving cherished memories for generations to come.
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