Forthose who want the highest possible efficiency in a hand camera, combined with compactness and convenience, the Filmplate Premo Special is truly the ideal camera.
It is thoroughly equipped to make good pictures under all conditions of amateur photography where good pictures could possibly be made, aside from ultra rapid focal plane photography.
It is fitted with every desirable mechanical convenience. It has a fast, fully corrected lens,—the Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat,f.6.3, specially designed for hand camera work, and a high speed shutter, the Compound, that works with great precision. This shutter attains a speed of 1/250 second in the 3¼ × 4¼ size, 1/200 in the 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5 sizes and 1/150 second in the 5 × 7 size.
This equipment cannot be surpassed. It not only provides a very high speed for rapidly moving objects, but it enables the operator to make pictures on dark days, indoors, and under generally unfavorable light conditions, where absolute failure would result from the use of the ordinarily equipped camera.
These advantages are offered in a camera that takes films or plates with equal facility, and is as compact and easy to carry, as convenient to operate, as the average hand camera for films only. In addition this camera is provided with a ground glass which may be used for sharp focusing and accurate composing between each exposure, and this can be done with equal ease whether films or plates are used. This is an advantage which will appeal strongly to many, as it enables one to utilize to the fullest extent the microscopic definition of his anastigmat lens.
In keeping with the high grade of work for which this camera is designed, we have constructed and finished it in the best possible manner. The covering is a rich black morocco, the bellows black leather, and metal parts are handsomely nickeled, producing a most attractive combination.
Particular attention is called to the 3A size for its all-around popularity, and to the 5 × 7 for its unusual compactness for a 5 × 7 camera of its great capabilities.
Capacity, 12 film or 2 plate exposures. Box, seasoned wood. Bed. aluminum. Rack and pinion for fine focusing. Front, rising and sliding. Finder, brilliant, reversible, collapsible. Tripod Sockets, two. Lens. Zeiss Kodak Anastigmatf.6.3. Shutter, compound. Dimensions, 3¼ × 4¼, 2¼ × 4⅛ × 5⅜ in.; 3¼ × 5½. 2⅛ × 411⁄16× 7⅛ in.; 4 × 5, 2¼ × 4⅞ × 6⅛ in.; 5 × 7. 2⅝ × 6 × 8⅜ in. Weight, 3¼ × 4¼. 26 ozs.; 3¼ × 5½, 36 ozs.; 4 × 5, 28½ ozs.; 5 × 7, 48 ozs.
Inthe plate camera field Premos have always been pre-eminent in quality and dependability from the very beginning of amateur photography. They have been manufactured for over thirty years, upon the idea of giving the customer the very best possible values for money expended.
The Premo No. 8 is an excellent illustration of the application of this idea. Designed for the amateur who wants a convenient, dependable plate camera at a moderate price, it is so carefully made and so simple to operate that it will produce remarkably good results for so inexpensive a camera.
It is equipped with our regular Planatograph lens, each one carefully tested, and the shutter is of the Kodak Ball Bearing type but supplied with bulb and tube instead of cable release. This shutter is graduated for speeds of 1/25, 1/50 and 1/100 seconds, and works also, of course, for bulb and time exposures. The leaves operate on ball bearings and open in the shape of a star, admitting the greatest possible amount of light for any given exposure.
With this equipment the camera is suitable for general amateur work of all kinds—snap shots, landscapes and portraiture, especially in connection with the Kodak Portrait Attachment.
It is made of seasoned wood, with front bed of aluminum and metal runways, making an instrument of unusual compactness for a plate camera.
The bed and box of the Premo No. 8 are covered with black leather, the bellows is black and the metal parts being finished in nickel, give the camera a neat, attractive appearance.
The standard is made of metal and is very rigid, a rising and falling front is supplied and the finder is of the new Premo collapsible type.
This model, of course, is provided with a ground glass for sharp focusing, and while it is intended primarily for plates, it can be loaded with films just as easily. By the use of a Premo Film Pack Adapter it can be converted into a compact, daylight loading film camera, perfectly suitable for the vacationist or for any occasion where the light weight and greater convenience of films would be desirable. It is really one camera which offers the advantage of two.
Capacity, 12 Film or 2 plate exposures. Box, kiln-dried wood, covered with leather. Standard, made of metal, with rising and falling front. Carrying Case, imitation leather, with compartments for holders. Finder, reversible brilliant, collapsible. Tripod Sockets, two. Lens, Planatograph. Shutter, Kodak Ball Bearing with bulb and tube (see page6). Dimensions, 3¼ × 5½, 2 × 5 × 7¼ in.; 4 × 5, 2 × 5¼ × 6½ in.; 5 × 7. 2¼ × 6½ × 8½ in. Weight, 3¼ × 5½, 34 ozs.; 4 × 5, 30 ozs.; 5 × 7, 42 ozs.
Thisefficient camera is designed for the amateur who wishes an instrument of very wide scope. With its complete equipment and accurate, convenient mechanical adjustments, it is a camera never before approached at the price.
The Premo No. 9 is fitted with the new Premo reversible back. This is the simplest back to reverse ever offered, for with its patented spring lug construction, it may be instantly removed and reversed without any tendency to stick or bind.
The bellows is of black leather and has sufficient draw to permit the use of the single lens combination or a telephoto attachment of several magnifications. The extension plate is actuated by rack and pinion working with exceptional smoothness and provided with a simple locking device.
The standard is constructed of metal, it is very rigid, and incorporates a rising and falling front of great latitude. This in connection with the swing bed construction makes it an easy matter to take pictures of tall buildings, and the like, without tipping the camera, with its attendant distortion. The lens board is removable and the finder is the new Premo collapsible brilliant.
The instrument is of the most substantial construction, it is covered with selected leather of beautiful grain and is finishedin the most careful manner. The covering is of black leather, specially selected for its beautiful grain, the bed is finished in black and the metal parts are heavily nickeled.
The regular lens and shutter equipment comprises the Kodak Automatic shutter and Autotime scale and the Planatograph lens—a perfectly satisfactory equipment for everyday amateur photography. The single combination of the lens will produce sharp, clear pictures of objects at a distance double the size made with the complete lens.
Like the Premo No. 8, this model is primarily intended for plates, but it can be easily converted into a daylight loading film camera by use of the Premo Film Pack Adapter. It offers the advantage of ground glass focusing with either medium, but is fitted with a focusing scale for snap shot work or for any occasion when one does not care to use the ground glass.
Capacity. 12 film or 2 plate exposures. Box. kiln-dried wood, covered with fine grain leather. Bed, hand polished wood, finished in black, and supplied with rack and pinion for fine focusing, and swing arrangement. Back, spring catch, reversible. Standard, made of metal, with rising and falling front. Finder, brilliant reversible, collapsible. Tripod Socket, one. Lens, Planatograph. Shutter, Kodak Automatic (see page7). Carrying Case, sole leather, with compartments for holders. Bellows, black leather; draw 3¼ × 5½, 13 in.; 4 × 5, 13 in.: 5 × 7, 15¼ in. Dimensions, 3¼ × 5½, 3 × 7 × 7 in.; 4 × 5, 3 × 7 × 7 in.; 5 × 7, 2⅞ × 8¼ × 8¼ in. Weight, 3¼ × 5½, 63 ozs.; 4 × 5, 63 ozs.; 5 × 7, 76 ozs.
Designedto meet the requirements of the most advanced photographer and of the specialist in photographic work, the Premo No. 10 is equipped with every known adjustment desirable in a hand camera for making pictures under all conditions.
The bellows is of such length as to readily accommodate the single combinations of any lens system, and also to meet the capacity requirements of telephoto lenses of the highest magnifications. This feature is also a valuable one in the processes of enlarging, copying and portraiture.
Provision is made for the use of lenses of the widest angle. For this purpose, it is necessary only to unclasp the two supplementary side arms, which drop the beds down on a hinge, removing it from the path of the shortest focus lens. Then a short supplementary bed, carried conveniently at the top of the camera when not in use, is substituted for the regular bed, affording easy focusing facilities.
The movable extensions are constructed entirely of metal, are actuated by a single pinion and attached to the wooden bed by metal angle pieces, making the operation impervious to changing atmospheric conditions. The swing back is actuated by rack and pinion, with locking device, as is also the rising and falling front. The standard clamp is automatic.
The camera is regularly fitted with the Planatograph lens—the best obtainable aside from the anastigmats, but it isconstructed with the view of accommodating anastigmat lenses of any kind when desired. The regular shutter is the reliable Kodak Automatic fitted with Kodak Autotime Scale. This scale automatically indicates the proper time and stop opening for all outdoor exposures. (See page7).
The finish and general workmanship of the instrument must be seen to be appreciated. The shutter and all metal parts are highly nickeled and the covering is of the best leather, especially selected for its beautiful grain. The wood is mahogany with hand polished black finish. The carrying case is of sole leather, lined with purple velvet.
With all these advantages the Premo No. 10 can be successfully used even by the beginner. Its special features do not have to be reckoned with excepting when needed, and the Premo adapter will convert it at any time into a daylight loading film camera. The camera is made in the 5 × 7 size only.
Capacity, 12 film or 2 plate exposures. Box, mahogany, leather covered. Bed, mahogany, with highly polished black finish and with triple extension runway. Back, spring catch, reversible. Swing, vertical; rack and pinion actuated, with locking device. Front, rising and falling; rack and pinion actuated, with locking device. Lens Board, removable; size 3½ × 3½ in. Finder, Brilliant, reversible. Tripod Sockets, two. Lens, Planatograph. Shutter, Kodak Automatic with Autotime Scale (see page7). Carrying Case, sole leather, plush lined, with compartment for holders. Bellows, black leather; draw, 19 in. Dimensions. 4 × 8½ × 8½ in. Weight, 5 × 7, 5½ lbs. Automatic Standard Clamp.
TheSix-Three Premos are designed to supply absolutely reliable cameras with every anastigmat advantage, at the very minimum of expense.
Taking as a basis the regular Premo models suitable for this purpose, we have simply replaced the R. R. lens and automatic shutter with the Compound shutter and a new anastigmat lens, called the Cooke Kodak Anastigmat. This lens has been specially designed for this particular use by the makers of the well-known Cooke Anastigmat lenses. It is an anastigmat of the very first quality, fully corrected for definition and flatness of field, and working at a speed off.6.3. The shutter is the regular Compound, but operated with cable release instead of bulb and tube. For details merely refer to detailed specifications of the regular models. The illustration shows the Six-Three Filmplate Premo.
For prices on carrying cases, films, etc., see price list of corresponding regular models.
Aninexpensive, reliable view camera for those who do not require extra long bellows capacity. It is especially adapted for interior work as it focuses from the rear only, and the back may be moved as close to the front as desired so that extreme wide angle lenses may be used.
The front board is so wide that stereoscopic lenses may be used, and the standard is strong and rigid, affording a safe support for the heaviest lenses.
The back is supplied with horizontal and vertical cut out boards, so that four pictures may be made on one plate if desired. Vertical and horizontal swings, rising and falling front and reversible back are provided. The camera is strongly built for service and will last indefinitely.
Bellows Draw, 5 × 7, 14 in.; 6½ × 8½, 15½ in.; 8 × 10, 17 in. Weight, 5 × 7, 4¾ lbs.; 6½ × 8½, 6 lbs.; 8 × 10, 6¾ lbs. Size of Lens Board, 5 × 7, 3¾ × 6⅜ in.; 6½ × 8½, 4½ × 6½ in.; 8 × 10, 5 × 6 in. Carrying Case, square style canvas.
Foryears there has been no radical change in View Cameras. The Empire State camera had seemed to meet all requirements, and it certainly gave good value and satisfaction.
However we started an investigation of the View Camera situation some time ago, and it was found that improvements could be made, and by the perfection of our factory organization and the running through of large lots, a camera fully equal to the old Empire State, from the standpoint of service and efficiency, could be supplied to advantage.
As a result we now offer the Eastman View No. 1, an Improved Model of Empire State, and anyone who is in the market for a substantial, reliable view camera at low cost, will find this of exceptional value for the money.
The appearance of this camera is quite novel. It is finished in mission style with metal parts oxidized, and black bellows.
It has no complications, but is built for practical service, and its various adjustments are such as to work conveniently and easily.
It has double extensions and both front and back are actuated by rack and pinion, so that the camera may be focused from either end, and the back can be racked up as close to the front as desired. This provides for the use of lenses of the widest angle.The camera has rising and falling front, actuated by rack and pinion, and this can be locked solidly at any point by merely pushing in the pinion. The front board is removable and is large enough to accomodate any lens.
Both horizontal and vertical swings are provided, and the back is reversible and furnished with a vertical cut-off board, so that two negatives may be made on one plate, if desired.
A strap handle and plumb level are supplied and an automatic bellows support which prevents sagging of the bellows at any time.
Bellows Draw, 5 × 7, 22½ in.; 6½ × 8½ in., 26 in.; 8 × 10, 29 in. Weight, 5 × 7, 6 lbs.; 6½ × 8½, 8 lbs.; 8 × 10, 9½ lbs. Size of Lens Board, 5 × 7, 4¼ × 4¼ in.; 6½ × 8½, 4¾ × 4¾ in.; 8 × 10, 4¾ × 4¾ in. Carrying Case, long style canvas, combination style, with compartment for camera, holders and tripod.
Allour experience in view camera making, all the information that we have been able to collect, of the needs of the view camera worker, have been put into the proposition of providing in this new model a view camera as near to perfection as human ingenuity can devise.
It has all the good points of the famous old Empire State, with important additional features which leave nothing to be desired in view camera work, however exacting it may be.
The camera is constructed with the idea of providing the greatest possible solidity and strength throughout. The extensions are extra thick, the standard is very large and will furnish an absolutely rigid support for the heaviest lenses. Corners are dovetailed and reinforced by brass angle pieces, and the metal parts are all made of the best quality of brass, fully lacquered.
The front board is removable and very large. The rising and falling front is actuated by rack and pinion, as are both the horizontal and vertical swings. The camera can be focused from both front and rear by rack and pinion, so that the back can be racked up as close to the front as desired. Thus lenses of the widest angle can be used. A sliding tripod block is provided so that the camera can always be supported directly above the tripod or the weight distributed, as the operator may wish.
The back is reversible, a plumb level and strap handle are supplied and both horizontal and vertical cut-off boards are furnished so that four different negatives can be made on one plate if desired. The bellows of this camera is made of genuine leather and a spring arrangement working automatically prevents it from sagging at any time.
The method of locking extensions is very convenient, not by means of the old-fashioned, long threaded screw, but by a specially constructed device which locks firmly by merely being pushed in and given a quarter turn. The back extension, which is detachable, in addition to this device is further strengthened by two clamp catches which hold it absolutely rigid.
The camera is made of hand-polished mahogany, with exception of the extensions, which are of cherry on account of its greater strength.
Bellows Draw, 5 × 7, 23 in.; 6½ × 8½, 26½ in.; 8 × 10, 29½ in. Weight, 5 × 7, 7 lbs.; 6½ × 8½, 10½ lbs.; 8 × 10, 11¼ lbs. Size of Lens Board, 5 × 7, 4½ × 4½ in.; 6½ × 8½, 6 × 6 in.; 8 × 10, 6 × 6 in. Carrying Case, canvas, combination style, with compartments for camera, holders and tripod. All operating nuts on the right side, binding nuts on the left hand side.
Thosewho use the Premo Film Pack need never give a thought to development, for if they will use the Premo Film Pack Tank, they can absolutely know that every pack they expose is certain to be perfectly developed, provided they follow the simple directions for use of the tank. This means that the merest beginner, without any need of skill or help, can get as good results in development as the most expert photographer.
For the tank is simplicity itself. It requires no experience, no lengthy manipulation in a close dark-room. And we recommend the tank system to the most careful workers as being infinitely simpler than the older method and producing results superior to those which can be obtained by the most painstaking tray development.
The Premo Film Pack Tank consists of two pieces—a metal receiver or cage for the films, and a tank with cover for the developing fluid. The entire outfit is self-contained and can be easily carried in a corner of a suitcase.
The cage is divided into twelve compartments—in the 5 × 7 size, six—each accommodating one film. As the film is taken from the pack it is held between the thumb and fingers, slightlybent from top to bottom, and slipped into its respective compartment. When all the compartments are filled, the cage is placed in tank, which has been previously filled with developer, the top replaced and the films left to develop for a certain specified time. No further attention is necessary except to turn the tank end for end, several times during the progress of development.
At the expiration of the full time, open the tank, take out the cage, remove films, place them in a tray of water for a moment, then transfer to the fixing bath. Development is completed. Rinse out cage and tank and set them aside.
The operation of removing films from the pack and loading the cage is done, of course, in a darkened room by the light of a ruby lamp. During the day any darkened closet will suffice, at night any dark room in which the shades are drawn will answer. To load the films in cage will take only two or three minutes, and as soon as the top is placed on tank it may be brought out into any light and left until development is completed. And night is really an ideal time to develop films, as they can be fixed and washed in a short time and will dry over night, being all ready to print from in the morning.
If it is desired to develop less than a dozen films, one merely removes from his pack as many films as have been exposed, places them in the cage, and proceeds in the same manner as described above.
The cage of the No. 1 Tank is slightly different from that shown in the illustration, but the method of loading is the same and, of course, the results are just as dependable.
Inthe Eastman Plate Tank, plates may be developed in the same manner and with the same assurance of excellent results as may films developed in the Premo Film Pack Tank. The theory of construction is precisely the same, with of course such differences as are necessary because of the physical differences between films and plates.
It consists of a metal solution cup, a cage for holding twelve (or less) plates and a loading fixture for loading plates into the cage. In the 3¼ × 4¼, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5 sizes, the cage of plates may be developed in a Premo Film Pack Tank, so that one using a Premo that takes films or plates and having a Premo Film Pack Tank needs only to purchase the cage and loading fixture of the plate tank for the development of his plates, an advantage in economy. It is thus apparent that the owner of a Premo plate camera can not only use films or plates in his camera with equal facility, but he can also avail himself of the advantages of tank development with either medium.
Those who use Premo Cameras up to and including the 4 × 5 size will find that with one of these cameras it's just as easy to make first-class enlargements as it is to print on Velox paper. In fact, the two processes are very much the same excepting that, in ordinary printing, the negative and paper are in contact, while in enlarging, the paper is at some distance from the negative, with a lens in between. The Improved Brownie Enlarging Camera consists of a light-tight cone with attachments to hold a negative at the small end, and a sheet of Bromide or Velox paper at the other. They are collapsible and made in two sections the lens support holding them firmly together when in use.
A very convenient device, providing a strong, even light by which to print with the Brownie Enlarging Camera. It is collapsible, but when set up, has the form of a half-round, light-proof box with socket through which is inserted an electric light bulb.
The inner walls of this box are white and act as a reflector when the light is turned on. At the end is a ground glass, which diffuses the light, so that by placing negative end of the enlarging camera in contact with this glass and turning on the electricity, an excellent steady printing light is obtained.
Forthose who wish lenses in barrel for view cameras or other use, we list below several desirable types. Prices on any others will be supplied on demand.
ZEISS KODAK ANASTIGMAT LENSf.6.3
B. & L.-ZEISS PROTAR LENS—SERIES VII A
B. & L.-ZEISS PROTAR LENS—SERIES V,f:18
The B. & L.-Zeiss Protar. Series V, is designed for extreme wide-angle work. This lens embraces a field of 110 degrees.
SYMMETRICAL WIDE-ANGLE LENS
This is an excellent wide-angle lens at a moderate price,havingan angle of about 80 degrees. It is furnished in cells to interchange with the various lenses supplied on Premo Cameras.