Notes & Information

British Stand Cameras from the 1880s

Details of the materials used and main types of camera.

Timeline of important models and patents.

Early British Stereo Cameras

Types of early stereo cameras and equipment.

Sanderson Notes

Information on Sanderson cameras, identifying points and patents.

• Sanderson Field cameras
• Sanderson Hand & Stand cameras

Newman & Guardia

Summary of N&G Cameras and model types. N&G Camera Identification and camera details. N&G Accessories.

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

Lens Diaphragms

Details of the various types of Diaphragm fitted to lenses and their calibration.

Lens Mounts

Details of the different types of lens mount, focusing methods and how the lens fixes to the camera - screw thread, interrupted thread, bayonet, breech lock.

Camera Movements

Details of the movements - rise, shift, tilt, swing - available on early cameras.

Developing and Printing

An outline of the different methods of negative development and early print meters.

Accessories

Information on camera accessories: Filters, View-finders, Rangefinders, Flash Equipment.

Standard Film Sizes

A list of standard film sizes.

Newman, Adams and Sinclair

Diagram showing the relationship between Newman, Adams and Sinclair companies.