Camera

Name/Title

Camera

Entry/Object ID

2015.005.008

Description

Camera with a film advance mechanism. Wind up clock work motor which is turned 2-3 times, then a handful of exposures (pictures) can be made until it needs to be wound again. It has a CdS meter which determines aperture. Relieves the photographer from leaving to set aperture by detecting light and setting the camera manually. "Ralph was a machinist for Bailey Control (formerly Bailey Meter). Ralph said he "made everything" for Bailey. While working there, Ralph was a freelance photographer for Cleveland Press and Cleveland Plain Dealer. Ralph also entered numerous photography contests including one Bailey Controls managed."

Collection

Photography Equipment

Made/Created

Date made

1970

Notes

Early Date: 1970 Made: Kodak Company, Rochester, New York

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Camera

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Camera Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Photographic T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Height 4" Width 6"

Material

Aluminum, Metal, Plastic, Vinyl, Glass

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair