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Title: Premo Cameras, 1914
Author: Canadian Kodak Company
Author: Canadian Kodak Company
Release date: June 30, 2010 [eBook #33034]Most recently updated: January 6, 2021
Language: English
Credits: Produced by V. L. Simpson and the Online DistributedProofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file wasproduced from images generously made available by TheInternet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
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PREMOCAMERAS1914CANADIAN KODAK CO., LimitedTORONTO, CANADA
CANADIAN KODAK CO., LimitedTORONTO, CANADA
PremoCameras and Premo Film Packs may be obtained of practically every photographic dealer in this country. They may be had also in any part of the world in most photographic establishments, and always at the following agencies:
LONDON—Kodak, Limited, Kingsway. W. C.; 60 Cheapside. E. C.; 115 Oxford Street, W.; 171-173 Regent Street, W.; 59 Brompton Road, S. W.; 40 Strand, W. C.; 1 and 2 Gracechurch St., E. C.LIVERPOOL—Kodak, Limited, 96 Bold Street.BIRMINGHAM—Kodak, Limited, 45 Corporation Street.NEWCASTLE—Kodak, Limited, 34 Grainger Street.DUBLIN—Kodak, Limited, 89 Grafton Street.GLASGOW—Kodak, Limited, 72-74 Buchanan Street.PARIS—Kodak, Société Anonyme Francaise, Avenue de l'Opera 5; Place Vendôme 4; Boulevard des Italiens 9.LYONS—Kodak, Société Anonyme Francaise, Rue de la Republique 26.LAUSANNE—Kodak, Société Anonyme, Avenue du Tribunal Federal 13.MADRID—Kodak Sociedad Anonima. 4 Puerta del Sol.NICE—Kodak, Société Anonyme Francaise, Avenue de la Gare 34.BERLIN—Kodak Gesellschaft, m. b. H., Leipzigerstrasse 115-116; Unter den Linden 26; Tauentzienstrasse 14.BRUSSELS—Kodak, Limited, Rue de l'Ecuyer 36.COPENHAGEN—Kodak Aktieselskab, Ostergade 1.VIENNA—Kodak Gesellschaft, m. b. H., 1 Kärntnerstrasse 16.ST. PETERSBURG—Kodak, Limited. Bolschaia Konnuschenaia 19.MOSCOW—Kodak Limited, Petrovka, 15. 16.MILAN—Kodak Societa Anonima. Corso Vittorio Emanule 34.ROME—Kodak Societa Anonima. Corso Umberto I. 399.NAPLES—Kodak Societa Anonima, Via Roma 288.VENICE—Kodak Societa Anonima, Piazza S. Marco 52.BUDAPEST—Kodak társaság K. F. 4, Vaci-utca 9.ALEXANDRIA—Kodak (Egypt) Societe Anonyme Rue Chérif Pacha 30.CAIRO—Kodak (Egypt) S. A. Opera Square.CAPETOWN—Kodak (S. Africa) Limited, 92-96 St. Georges St.MELBOURNE—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 284 Collins Street.SYDNEY—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 379 George Street.BRISBANE—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 78 Queen Street.ADELAIDE—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 97 Rundle Street.WELLINGTON—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 9 Mercer Street.BOMBAY—Kodak, Limited, Cook's Building, Hornby Road.
LONDON—Kodak, Limited, Kingsway. W. C.; 60 Cheapside. E. C.; 115 Oxford Street, W.; 171-173 Regent Street, W.; 59 Brompton Road, S. W.; 40 Strand, W. C.; 1 and 2 Gracechurch St., E. C.
LIVERPOOL—Kodak, Limited, 96 Bold Street.
BIRMINGHAM—Kodak, Limited, 45 Corporation Street.
NEWCASTLE—Kodak, Limited, 34 Grainger Street.
DUBLIN—Kodak, Limited, 89 Grafton Street.
GLASGOW—Kodak, Limited, 72-74 Buchanan Street.
PARIS—Kodak, Société Anonyme Francaise, Avenue de l'Opera 5; Place Vendôme 4; Boulevard des Italiens 9.
LYONS—Kodak, Société Anonyme Francaise, Rue de la Republique 26.
LAUSANNE—Kodak, Société Anonyme, Avenue du Tribunal Federal 13.
MADRID—Kodak Sociedad Anonima. 4 Puerta del Sol.
NICE—Kodak, Société Anonyme Francaise, Avenue de la Gare 34.
BERLIN—Kodak Gesellschaft, m. b. H., Leipzigerstrasse 115-116; Unter den Linden 26; Tauentzienstrasse 14.
BRUSSELS—Kodak, Limited, Rue de l'Ecuyer 36.
COPENHAGEN—Kodak Aktieselskab, Ostergade 1.
VIENNA—Kodak Gesellschaft, m. b. H., 1 Kärntnerstrasse 16.
ST. PETERSBURG—Kodak, Limited. Bolschaia Konnuschenaia 19.
MOSCOW—Kodak Limited, Petrovka, 15. 16.
MILAN—Kodak Societa Anonima. Corso Vittorio Emanule 34.
ROME—Kodak Societa Anonima. Corso Umberto I. 399.
NAPLES—Kodak Societa Anonima, Via Roma 288.
VENICE—Kodak Societa Anonima, Piazza S. Marco 52.
BUDAPEST—Kodak társaság K. F. 4, Vaci-utca 9.
ALEXANDRIA—Kodak (Egypt) Societe Anonyme Rue Chérif Pacha 30.
CAIRO—Kodak (Egypt) S. A. Opera Square.
CAPETOWN—Kodak (S. Africa) Limited, 92-96 St. Georges St.
MELBOURNE—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 284 Collins Street.
SYDNEY—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 379 George Street.
BRISBANE—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 78 Queen Street.
ADELAIDE—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 97 Rundle Street.
WELLINGTON—Kodak (Australasia) Ltd., 9 Mercer Street.
BOMBAY—Kodak, Limited, Cook's Building, Hornby Road.
Easeof operation and convenience in carrying, lens and shutter equipment, quality of results and price—these, together with unquestioned reliability, are the factors which logically should determine the selection of a camera in every case.
Anyone who contemplates the purchase of a camera, and who will make his selection upon this basis will find in the Premo line all that he could wish for.
The perfection of the daylight loading Premo Film Pack system has made the Premo the simplest of all cameras to load and operate. (See description, page4). And the film pack takes up so little room that it is possible to make the Premo Film cameras remarkably light and compact. There are some that will go into even a boy's pocket or a lady's hand-bag.
Every Premo is fitted with a shutter of the most efficient type in its particular grade, and all lenses, from the meniscus to the anastigmat, are carefully tested by the highest standard and promptly rejected if they fail to come to that standard.
With these selected optical equipments and the fact that Premo Film Pack Film is taken from the same stock as the Eastman N. C. there can be no question of the quality of results.
Premos are so simple in construction and so compact in form that they can be furnished at very moderate prices, considering the quality which is built into every Premo camera. For those who wish to invest very little in a photographic outfit, there are thoroughly practical Premos at as small a price as $1.50. On the other hand, for those who want the very best to the last detail, there are Premos up to $150.00.
As for reliability, Premos are backed, not only by over thirty years of manufacturing experience, but also by the Kodak policy of allowing nothing to be placed on the market which will not do all that is claimed for it.
Step into the dealer's, examine these cameras for yourself and you will find it very easy to make a selection of a Premo that will be all that you could wish for in a camera.
CANADIAN KODAK CO., LimitedTORONTO, CANADA
Inour advertising, we often refer to Premos as being the smallest and lightest, the easiest to load and operate of all cameras. This is true, because the Premo Film Pack, with which most of our cameras are loaded, requires very little space when in use and itself is constructed upon such a simple, convenient principle.
Packed flat, the Premo Film Pack can be loaded in Premo Film cameras by two operations. Just open back of camera and drop in pack—then close back and it's done. This is the easiest and quickest method of loading any camera.
To prepare for the first exposure, simply pull out from the pack the paper tab marked "Safety Cover." Then to change films for successive exposures, merely pull out successive tabs. Upon pulling out the twelfth tab the pack is rendered light-tight, so that it may be safely removed in any light.
With these advantages of easy loading and operating, the Premo Film Pack has another most important one—the removal of one or more films for development at any time.
Easy to Load.
This feature is found in no other film system, and obviates the necessity of exposing all the films before any can be developed.
And development has been made very simple. As we have said, anyone who follows directions in our instruction books can make good exposures, and if the exposures are right, development, heretofore, a bugbear to many amateurs, is certain with the Premo Film Pack Tank.
All one has to do is to dissolve the developing powders in the tank, bring the solution to the proper temperature and put in the films. See pages34-35.
Withthe introduction of the Premo Film Pack it was found that a simple film pack holder or adapter, modeled upon the ordinary plate holder, would make it a simple matter to load any Premo plate camera with film packs.
Premo Film Pack Adapter.
The Premo Film Pack Adapter has the general size and appearance of a plate holder. But it has a hinged back which can be easily opened, the film pack dropped in place, back closed, and the adapter then loaded into the plate camera just as an ordinary plate holder is.
To make exposures, the slide is withdrawn, the "safety cover" pulled out and the film pack operated for successive exposures just as in film cameras.
Then at any time the slide may be reinserted, the adapter removed and the subject sharply focused on the ground glass by precisely the same method you would follow in using glass plates.
The Adapter is loaded just like a Plate Holder.
Thus a Premo plate camera will take films or plates with equal facility; it offers the daylight loading and other features of the Premo Film Pack, as well as every advantage of the ordinary focusing camera; and many of these Premos are as compact as purely film cameras.
With the Premo Film Pack Adapter, also, it is an easy matter to make multiple pictures (two or more exposures) on one film.
This is done by manipulating the slide in connection with the film pack tab, and the procedure is fully explained in the Premo manuals.
For prices on Premo Film Packs and Adapters, see page44.
Thisshutter works automatically and operates with remarkable smoothness and precision. The leaves are made in five segments, mounted entirely on ball bearings, and open and close in the form of a star, admitting a much greater amount of light in the same space of time than any other type of shutter. All except the No. 0 have variable indicated speeds of 1/25, 1/50 and 1/100 second, operate for bulb or time exposures, and are fitted with indicator for registering each exposure as made. The No. 0 is graduated for speeds of 1/25 and 1/50, has no registering device and operates with finger release only.
The Kodak Ball Bearing Shutter is supplied with the Premoette Jr. No. 1A, Film Premo No. 1, Pocket Premo C and Premo No. 8; the No. 0 size with Premoette Jr. No. 1.
The Compound Shutter is an automatic and setting shutter combined. Automatically, either time or bulb exposures may be made, while it may be set for speeds of from 1 to 1/150, 1/200 and 1/250 second, according to size of shutter. The shutter leaves are formed of segments opening in star shape, giving even illumination over the entire plate the instant the exposure is started, and it has an iris diaphragm. Case is made of aluminum, and accurate adjustments can be made with shutter in any position. It may be operated by either bulb or finger release.
The Compound Shutter is regularly supplied on the Premoette Jr. Specials Nos. 1 and 1A, Filmplate Premo Special and Six-Three Premo Cameras.
TheKodak Automatic Shutter is carefully adjusted for time, bulb and instantaneous exposures. It is also graduated for fractional parts of a second, and is unusually accurate.
This shutter is regularly fitted with the Kodak Autotime Scale and is supplied on the Filmplate and Premos Nos. 9 and 10. The Kodak Autotime Scale greatly reduces the liability of error in exposure, as it automatically indicates the proper time and stop opening for subjects under any condition of outdoor photography. It is exceedingly simple to use. The speed indicator is merely set at the point on the scale indicating the kind of light prevailing and the diaphragm indicator at the point indicating the character of the subject.
These scales are also supplied for the following shutters when fitted with double lenses only. They can be readily attached by any amateur. In ordering always designate by Style letter as below.
Style A. For use with Kodak Ball Bearing shutter. 2½ × 4¼ and 3¼ × 4¼.Style AA. For use with Kodak Ball Bearing shutter, 3 × 5¼, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5.Style B. For use with F. P. K. Automatic, 2½ × 4¼ and 3¼ × 4¼, No. 1 S. V. Automatic, or No. 1 B. & L. S. V. Automatic shutters.Style BB. For use with F. P. K. Automatic, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5, No. 2 S. V. Automatic, or No. 2 B. & L. S. V. Automatic shutters.Style C. For use with Kodak Automatic shutter, 3¼ × 4¼.Style CC. For use with Kodak Automatic shutter, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5.Style D. For use with B. & L. Automatic and Century Automatic shutters, 3¼ × 4¼.Style DD. For use with B. & L. Automatic and Century Automatic shutters, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5.Style DDD. For use with B. & L. Automatic shutter, 4¼ × 6½.Style H. For use with No. 0 Compound shutter, 2½ × 4¼ and 3¼ × 4¼.Style HH. For use with No. 1 Compound shutter, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5.Style HHH. For use with No. 2 Compound shutter, 4¼ × 6½ and 5 × 7.
Style A. For use with Kodak Ball Bearing shutter. 2½ × 4¼ and 3¼ × 4¼.
Style AA. For use with Kodak Ball Bearing shutter, 3 × 5¼, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5.
Style B. For use with F. P. K. Automatic, 2½ × 4¼ and 3¼ × 4¼, No. 1 S. V. Automatic, or No. 1 B. & L. S. V. Automatic shutters.
Style BB. For use with F. P. K. Automatic, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5, No. 2 S. V. Automatic, or No. 2 B. & L. S. V. Automatic shutters.
Style C. For use with Kodak Automatic shutter, 3¼ × 4¼.
Style CC. For use with Kodak Automatic shutter, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5.
Style D. For use with B. & L. Automatic and Century Automatic shutters, 3¼ × 4¼.
Style DD. For use with B. & L. Automatic and Century Automatic shutters, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5.
Style DDD. For use with B. & L. Automatic shutter, 4¼ × 6½.
Style H. For use with No. 0 Compound shutter, 2½ × 4¼ and 3¼ × 4¼.
Style HH. For use with No. 1 Compound shutter, 3¼ × 5½ and 4 × 5.
Style HHH. For use with No. 2 Compound shutter, 4¼ × 6½ and 5 × 7.
Thevery simplest camera for making pictures is a camera of the fixed focus type. Such cameras require no focusing or estimating of distances, and as they do not have to be opened, are always ready for immediate action.
The Premo Juniors are cameras of this kind and they are even easier in operation than the usual camera of this type, possessing, as they do, the remarkable simplicity of loading and operating provided by the Premo Film Pack.
To make a picture with one of these cameras is a matter of seconds only. The first step is to load the camera, and this is effected in any light by opening the back, dropping in Premo Film Pack and then closing the back.
Second, set the shutter for time or instantaneous exposure as required by the subject. This is accomplished by merely moving a lever up or down.
Then glance at the finder, which reflects the image on a reduced scale, just as it will appear in the finished picture, press a lever and the exposure is made. To change films for successive exposures, pull out successive film pack tabs as explained on page4.
The Premo Juniors are particularly well adapted for the use of boys and girls, by reason of their low cost, substantial construction and simple operation. This does not mean that the camera is not suitable for older people, for there are many grown up amateurs who prefer cameras of this simple type, and are using Premo Juniors with marked success.
For all ordinary work, such as portraiture, snap shots in good light and average landscapes, they are capable of producing very good results. These cameras are all fitted with tested lenses, automatic shutters and horizontal and vertical finders. They are substantially made to withstand hard knocks, covered with imitation leather and attractive in appearance.
The negatives made with these cameras are of such quality as to yield very good enlargements and any amateur can make his own enlargements by use of the Brownie Enlarging Camera described on Page37.
The Nos. 1, 1A, 3 and 4 are precisely alike, as shown in illustration, in practically all details excepting size. The No. 0 is somewhat different in construction, but works upon the same principle and makes equally good pictures in its size.
Premo Jr. No. 0.
Capacity, 12 exposures without reloading. Size of Camera. No. 0. 2¼ × 3⅝ × 5¼ in.; No. 1. 3⅛ × 4½ × 5¾ in.; No. 1A, 3½ × 5½ × 5⅞ in.; No. 3, 4 × 5½ × 5¾ in.; No. 4, 4¾ × 6¼ × 6½ in. Weight, No. 0, 7 ounces; No. 1, 11 ounces; No. 1A, 14 ounces; No. 3, 20 ounces; No. 4, 25 ounces. Shutters, Rotary Automatic, all excepting No. 0, with diaphragm stops. Lens No. 0 and No. 1 Meniscus; No. 1A, 3 and 4, Meniscus Achromatic. Finders, two. Tripod Sockets, No. 0. none; Nos. 1, 1A, 3 and 4, two.
Tosee this little camera is to be instantly attracted by it. Made largely of aluminum it is just a trifle larger than the picture it makes. It is extremely light in weight. It inspires confidence by its appearance and fulfills it in its results.
It will go into even a boy's pocket or a lady's hand-bag. And while these cameras are so very small in dimensions, they make good size pictures—two of the most popular of amateur sizes. The No. 1 is for 2¼ × 3¼ and the No. 1A for 2½ × 4¼ pictures.
The greatest of care is taken in the selection of lenses for these cameras. For the single lens fitting only meniscus achromatic lenses which have stood rigid tests are used, and the same is true of the double lens equipment where our standard Planatograph lenses are fitted in each case. Thus these cameras will produce sharp, clearly defined pictures under ordinarily favorable conditions. And the negatives are of such quality that good enlargements up to almost any desirable size can be easily obtained from them.
For this reason many amateurs who already have larger cameras are adding these inexpensive little cameras to theirphotographic outfits. They can be easily carried where oftentimes the larger cameras might be inconvenient, and where larger pictures are wanted it is an easy matter to secure them by the simple process of enlargement. Any amateur can enlarge his own negatives by use of the inexpensive enlarging camera described on page37or his finisher will gladly do it for him.
The Premoette Jr. is fitted with the smoothly working, precise Kodak Ball Bearing Shutter, the camera is covered with genuine grain leather and is handsomely finished in every detail. And with its compact, substantial construction and capabilities for high grade work is combined that simplicity of loading and operating possible only in a Premo Film Pack camera. See page4. In addition to these advantages any Premoette Jr. will make an excellent outfit for home portrait work when fitted with the inexpensive Kodak Portrait Attachment.
For one who desires to make a present at the holidays, or on any occasion, the Premoette Jr. makes an ideal gift. It is suitable alike for a boy or girl, a man or woman of any age.
Premoette Jr. No. 1.Capacity 12 film pack exposures without reloading. Dimensions, 1½ × 3 × 4¾ in. Weight, 12 ozs. Lens, Meniscus Achromatic. Shutter, Kodak Ball Bearing No. 0 (See page6). Finder, collapsible, reversible, brilliant. Tripod Socket, one.
Premoette Jr. No. 1A.Capacity 12 film pack exposures without reloading. Dimensions, 1¾ × 3¼ × 5¾ in. Weight, 18 ozs. Lens, Meniscus Achromatic. Shutter, Kodak Ball Bearing (see page6), but has no bulb, operating with finger release only. Finder brilliant, reversible, collapsible. Tripod Sockets, two.
Socompact, so generally desirable is the Premoette Jr. that there are many amateurs among the more serious, particular workers, who have wished for a camera of the same type with the very maximum of photographic efficiency.
For the average amateur the regular Premoette Junior will be found eminently satisfactory, but for those who insist upon the best to be had, who demand a camera capable of making good pictures under all conditions where pictures could possibly be made, the Premoette Jr. Special is a revelation.
Here is a camera with the light weight and compactness, the ease of loading and operating of the original Premoette Jr., but with an equipment which places it on a par in capabilities, with the largest, most expensive amateur cameras made.
It is fitted with the Compound shutter with cable release, attaining a maximum speed of 1/300 of a second in the No. 1 and 1/250 in the No. 1A size and the Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat lens f.6.3. This lens was made expressly for hand camera work and combines depth, definition and speed to a remarkable degree.This equipment enables one to work under adverse conditions that the ordinarily equipped camera could not meet as, for instance snap shot work in dull lights, fast indoor portraiture, and the like. And the remarkable sharpness and depth of the negatives make them suitable for enlarging up to any size desired.
Either size can be carried in any pocket or in a lady's hand-bag. Thus, however cramped for room, one may be certain he can take along a Premoette Jr., and make as good pictures of anything he cares about, as can be made with any camera.
Aside from the difference in size, the two models are practically identical. Focusing is provided for by a series of three focusing slots in which the standard is inserted as occasion requires. The focusing block on the No. 1 folds over to permit closing the camera; in the No. 1A this is not necessary.
In keeping with its high grade equipment, we have finished this camera in the best possible manner. It is covered with genuine Persian Morocco, and the bellows is of the finest quality black leather, giving it a rich, attractive appearance.
In a word, this is the finest, most capable, handsomest small camera you ever saw—a marvel of compactness and efficiency.
Premoette Jr. No. 1 Special.Capacity 12 2¼ × 3¼ film pack exposures without reloading. Dimensions, 1½ × 3 × 4¾ in. Weight, 13 ozs. Lens, Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat f.6.3. Shutter, compound with cable release, highest speed 1/300 second. Finder, brilliant, reversible, collapsible. Tripod Socket, one.
Premoette Jr. No. 1A Special.Capacity 12 2½ × 4¼ Premo Film Pack exposures without reloading. Dimensions, 1¾ × 3¼ × 5¾ in. Weight, 19 ozs. Lens, Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat f.6.3. Shutter, compound with cable release, highest speed 1/250 second. Finder, reversible, brilliant, collapsible. Tripod Sockets, two.
TheFilm Premos are designed for those who want reliable, simply operated cameras for all-around amateur photographic work.
They are designed to be as convenient and easy of manipulation as possible, and without reference to the requirements of the specialists, are fitted only with the simple adjustments sufficient to enable the average photographer, whether experienced or not, to secure good pictures under all ordinary conditions.
Working with this idea in mind, we are able to offer these cameras not only at moderate prices, but for compactness and light weight, for ease of loading and unloading, the Film Premos have a considerable margin over any other type of cameras. This fact may be easily verified by comparative weights and dimensions and investigation of the Premo Film Pack system used in this camera. (See page4).
As convenient and low priced as these cameras are however, the very first consideration in their construction has been the quality of results which must be produced. And the lens andshutter equipment and the film used in this camera offer the assurance that the Film Premos will produce as good pictures as any camera that can be purchased, aside from those fitted with anastigmat lenses.
The shutter of the Film Premo No. 1 is the Kodak Ball Bearing with bulb release—the finest type of the single valve shutter, and the regular lens is our celebrated Planatograph, each one thoroughly tested. This equipment is the best to be had outside of the anastigmats and is amply efficient for the general run of amateur photography. The film used in the Premo Film Pack is from the same stock as the Eastman N. C.—the best in the world.
In addition to the double lens fittings these cameras are also offered with single meniscus achromatic lenses for those who prefer compact folding cameras requiring but little adjustment of focus for objects at different distances.
Film Premos No. 1 are very attractive in appearance; they are made of seasoned wood, with bed and back panel of aluminum, covered with seal grain leather, and metal parts are beautifully nickeled.
Capacity, 12 film exposures. Box, seasoned wood. Bed, aluminum. Dimensions, 3¼ × 4¼, 2¼ × 4 × 5½ in.; 3A (3¼ × 5½), 2⅜ × 4⅝ × 7⅛ in. Weight, 3¼ × 4¼, 19 ounces; 3A (3¼ × 5½), 29 ounces. Lens, Planatograph. Shutter, Kodak Ball Bearing with bulb release (see page6). Tripod Sockets, two. Finder, reversible, brilliant, collapsible. Automatic Standard Clamp.
Inchoosing his photographic outfit the amateur is often undecided as to whether he should select a film or a plate camera. He knows that the film camera is more convenient, that it will load and unload in daylight, and as the films are much lighter and occupy less space than dry plates, he knows that the film camera is especially desirable for use at vacation time, when traveling, and on other occasions where light weight and the greatest convenience are necessary. On the other hand, he knows that the plate camera offers the advantage of ground glass focusing between each exposure—a very desirable feature to many as it insures absolutely sharp focus and does away with the estimating of distances.
The Pocket Premo C will settle such a question for anyone. This camera will take plates or daylight loading films just as the user chooses. One can be used just as easily as the other—plates by means of an ordinary double plate holder, and films in the Premo Film Pack Adapter. (See page5).
Thus in this camera are offered the daylight loading feature and all the other conveniences of films, together with the groundglass focusing feature of the plate camera. And the ground glass may be used for focusing before each exposure just as wellwhen using filmsas when using plates.
The camera is equipped with an accurate focusing scale, so that it may be focused by scale if desired. You do not have to use the ground glass. But when you want it, it is always there. A rack and pinion attachment is supplied for ease in focusing.
These advantages are offered in a camera which is even lighter and more compact than the average purely film camera and which is so easy to operate that anyone can make good pictures with a Pocket Premo C from the start, without any previous experience. The Pocket Premo C is fitted with our Planatograph, the best rapid rectilinear lens that can be obtained, and the new Kodak Ball Bearing shutter with bulb release. With this lens working at f.8 and shutter with star-shaped leaves, the camera is very effective for general "snap-shot" work.
For the popular post card size, the 3A Pocket Premo C makes an outfit of unusual scope and capabilities at a moderate price. The camera is handsomely finished, covering is genuine leather, bellows is of red leather and metal parts are nickeled.
Capacity, 12 film or 2 plate exposures. Box, mahogany. Bed, mahogany with rack and pinion for focusing. Finder, reversible, collapsible, brilliant. Tripod Sockets, two. Lens, Planatograph. Shutter, Kodak Ball Bearing with bulb release (see page6). Dimensions, 3¼ × 4¼, 21⁄16× 4¼ × 5½ in.; 3A (3¼ × 5½), 2¼ × 5 × 7⅛ in. Weight, 3¼ × 4¼, 21 ozs.; 3A (3¼ × 5½), 32 ozs. Automatic Standard Clamp.
Allthat we have just said of the Pocket Premo C is equally true of the Filmplate Premo, but this model has even greater capabilities. Like the Pocket Premo C it takes films or plates with equal facility, but it is fully equipped for more serious and more particular work.
It has a rack and pinion for focusing, rising and sliding front and swing bed. These latter features are of great importance in making pictures of high buildings, mountains, and the like, for they enable the user to decrease his foreground without tipping the camera proper, which causes an untrue convergence of lines toward the top of the picture.
The shutter is the Kodak Automatic, which works with bulb or finger release for time, bulb, instantaneous and retarded speeds of from 1 second to 1/100 second. It is also supplied with Kodak Autotime Scale. Under every possible outdoor light condition this scale shows at a glance just where to set diaphragm and speed lever to get properly timed exposures. The lens is the Planatograph, the best obtainable aside from the anastigmats, and each lens is carefully tested before and after being fitted to the camera.
With accurate focusing scale and brilliant finder, the Filmplate Premo is a splendid snap shot instrument. Whereas, for particular work, the ground glass is instantly available for composition or focusing, whether films or plates are being used.
With all these advantages there is nothing bulky or cumbersome or complicated about the Filmplate Premo. It is as compact and as easily carried as the average camera for films alone. It is so simple to understand and operate that anyone who can read the instructions which come with the camera can at once start in to make good pictures, without any trouble at all.
The 3A size is especially suitable for post card work, for bust and full length portraiture and for artistic landscape compositions.
The Filmplate Premo is made in the most careful manner of the best of materials. The box is made of thoroughly seasoned wood, front bed of aluminum, all covered with selected leather of beautiful seal grain. All metal parts are highly nickeled, the bellows is of black leather, and the general appearance of the cameras is most striking. These cameras are especially suitable for home portraiture with Kodak Portrait Attachment on account of the ground glass focusing feature.
Capacity, 12 film or 2 plate exposures. Box, cherry. Bed, aluminum. Rack and pinion for fine focusing. Front, rising and sliding. Finder, reversible, brilliant, collapsible. Tripod Sockets, two. Lens, Planatograph. Shutter, Kodak Automatic with Autotime Scale (see page7). Dimensions. 3¼ × 4¼, 2¼ × 4⅛ × 5⅜ in.; 3A (3¼ × 5½). 21⁄16× 4¾ × 7⅛ in.; 4 × 5, 2¼ × 4⅞ × 6⅛ in.; 5 × 7, 2⅝ × 6 × 8⅜ in. Weight, 3¼ × 4¼. 30 ozs.; 3A (3¼ × 5½), 37 ozs.: 4 × 5, 33 ozs.; 5 × 7. 56 ozs. Automatic Standard Clamp.