The Acme was one of the finest field cameras made. The range of movements was not especially great but was adequate for most purposes. In advertisements emphasis was placed on the cameras compactness and rigidity. The half-plate was the smallest size in the range that went up to 30" x 24", although 15" x 12" was the largest generally advertised. Usually the camera was partly brass bound, as an option full binding was available at an extra cost. Aluminium binding and fittings were also available. For attaching to a tripod either a solid baseboard with tripod screw or a turntable was fitted.

In 1895 a spiral rack and pinion was introduced. In the early 1900s an improved model was offered, this had triple extension, an improved rising front and graduated circle for the turntable, (the earlier model was still advertised). In the 1900s the camera was advertised with a diaphragm shutter - Compound or Koilos. A stereo model with removable septum was also made. The Acme was advertised into the 1940s.

The Zeiss lenses with the first example are series V11 Anastigmats (Protars). A stepping ring is used to attach the Rapid Rectilinear lens to the flange on the lens panel. The thread of the flange was patented in 1892.

In the 1890s the half-plate model with lens and case cost £17.9.0. The Zeiss lens set cost £14.15.0.