Notes & Information
British Stand Cameras from the 1880s
Details of the materials used and main types of camera.
Timeline of important models and patents.
Sanderson Notes
Information on Sanderson cameras, identifying points and patents.
N&G Models
List of Newman and Guardia camera models.
Exposure Meter Notes
Information on the types of meter, what is being measured, different methods of calibrating film speeds and film speed comparisons.
Film and Plate Holders
Information on the different ways film and plates were held in early cameras e.g. roll-holders, film pack adapters, dark-slides, changing boxes.
Shutter Types
Information on the different types of shutter.
Shutter Mechanisms
Focal-Plane shutter mechanisms.
Lens Diaphragms
Details of the various types of Diaphragm fitted to lenses and their calibration.
Camera Movements
Details of the movements - rise, shift, tilt, swing - available on early cameras.