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LANDMARK CAMERA HISTORY
Contained in this section is a short history of landmark cameras ... those that
marked a turning point or the beginning of a new stage in camera design.
PHOTO AT RIGHT (Left to Right):
Folmer and Schwing Process Camera (circa 1907) with Daguerre-type on top. (1839-1855)
Pony Premo No. 6 plate camera (1899), by the Rochester Optical Company.
It has a rising, falling and sliding front and a tilting back.
An Ambrotype (1852-1865) is shown in foreground.
Beau Brownie Camera No. 2A, made by the Eastman Kodak Co., 1930-1931.
It's image was 2½ x 4¼ inches on No. 116 film.
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CAMERA
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FIELD CAMERA
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BOX CAMERA
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OBSCURA
Click on each camera
image to learn about the
various camera types.
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FOLDING CAMERA
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35mm CAMERA
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TWIN LENS REFLEX
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POLAROID CAMERA
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SINGLE LENS REFLEX
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Viewed above is just a very short review of basic cameras, historic to more modern,
held in the Fleetwood Museum collection. If you would like to visit us and see our
extensive collection and exhibits, please feel free to
contact us.
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