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TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
we invite a careful and. of this our Annual "rffi.xamination Catalogue of Photographic Apparatus and Materials, which we have
the pleasure to offer.
- Our goods are guaranteed to be, in every particular, exactly as
represented..
Our prices will always be found as 1ow as possible for the class
of goods.
we employ only skilled workmen, the most of r,vhom have been
with us for several years; we use nothing but selected materials, and
as all our apparatus is made under our personal supervision, we can
say without hesitation that our goods are unequaled for durability,
workmanship, accuracy and excellence of finish.
'we are progressive, and improve our apparatus when found.
practicable, as we avail ourselves of every desirable modification of
apparatus. Should these changes cause a slight departure from the
printed description, it will be for the better, thus aclding to the cost
of prod.uction, which we voluntarily assume for the benefit of our
customers.
TERMS.
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Prices gtv.n are net, no charge for boxing or cartage.
We prefer that remittances be made by Draft on New York, Post
Office I\Ioney Order, Express or Registered Letter. If check is sent
fifteen cents must be added for cost of exchange.
Persons unknown to us, desiring good.ssent c. o. D., must remit
one-quarter the cost with the order. The goods will then be sent by
express, with the privilege of inspection ; should the goods not be kept
we will return the amount of remittance, less express charges.
Orders for shipment' by freight must be accompanied by full
amount of invoice.
We pack all goods with the utmost care, and will guarantee their
safe arrival when sent by freight or express.
Sma11parcels, which do not contain glass, can be sent by mail if
--^desired, but musl be .sent at nsk o1fpurchaser. In ordering goocls sent
by mail, postage nzust be enclosed; otherwise good.s rvil1 be sent by
express. I
In ordering goods, please state how to ship. Should this be
omitted. we will use our own discretion.
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The Carlton Camera.
I{E\'r'.ItSIRLE RACIi.
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The Canr,toN CelrEne, is, without questiorr one of the finest
Carneras 1,et placed on the Arnerican market.
The great popularity achieved by the tlniversal Camera throughout
the United States arrd Canada, 1ed us to believe that the Carlton, with
its additional featrrres, would meet 'nvith a receptioll eve1l rl1ore cordial
than that given the Universal, and rve have not misjudged the result.
When the tlniversal Camera was itrtroduced, improvement seemed 'We
almost impossible. are progressive, holvever. Experience suggests
nerv ideas and methods, and rve believe in enbodying them in our
apparatus.
For the enthusiastic amateur and professional photographer who
believes in having the very best of everything, the Carlton, with its
rnanifold features, adapting it to an almost infinite variety of work,
rvi11 be founcl to fully rneet their views as the Camera par ercellence.
The Carlton is made on the salne pattern as the Universal, and
the description of the latter will apply equally well to the former.
Forzaard Moaement o1fCarnera-Back.-Wlren lenses of extreme width
of angle are employed on the compact form of camera, it sometimes
happens that a portion of the bed is included in the picture. To
prevent this, the back of the Carlton can be moved forward, thus
allowing the focus to be obtained" with the lens entirely out of range of
the bed. Thjs rnovement is quickly made by the use of two mil1ed
heads, which, when loosened, permit the back to be placed above the
bed, in which position it can be rnoved forward.
Of course this improvement is only required with lenses of shortest
focus, or " extreme angle, " as the ordinary wide angle lens can be
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The Carlton Qarnera.
R]I\I}iRSIBLE BACK.
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No Loose To75for Tt"pod.-The bed of the Carlton carries its
or,vn Tripocl top, aclapted to the Rochester Optical Co.'s Combination
Tripod. The Top, nracle of rnetal, is neatly fitted in the bed and
rer.olr'ei easily and. rvith great smoothness, permitting the operator to
adjust the Camera in any direction. A sma1l mi11ed head secures it
firrn1y irr position.
A11 Carlton Cameras have double swing back. The dimensions
are the same as given for the Universal.
The price includes one Mahogany Perfection Holder, with rubber
slides; Nlahogany Combination Tripod. and Canvas Case, but no lens.
The Carlton Carneras, in sizes to 8 x ro inclusive, are furnished
with either a short or long canvas case. The former carries the camera
arrd three holders only; the latter will hold the camera, six holders,
Combination Tripod, arrd in sizes to 6'14 * 8% inclusive, there is a
compartment for lenses. Irr. ordering, specify styie of case desired.
Size of View. Focal Capacity. Weight of Camera. I)ouble Swing.
4 x 5 13 in. z /a lbs. $S5 oo (( ( ( +)( x 6% rS% + 3 6 o o '( 5 x 7 1 7 " 4% 40 oo
5 x 8 1 9 ' ( S % " 4 2 o o
' ( 6 % * 8 % 2 0 % T " 4 5 o o
9 ) 1 " 5 o o o '( r2)4 55 oo ,: : l: itx( ( r r x 1 4 3 0 % rS% " 6z oo ""View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
The Universal Camera.
DOUtsI,E SWING UNIVERSAI,, FUI,LY EXTENDED.
The UNTvERSAT, CerrEne is a modified English pattenr ancl is the
most compact camera in market, the 5 x 8 being buf z )d inches tfiict
when folded and rn'eighs but 4/ pounds.
It has extra long bellorvs, the 5 x 8 having a focal capacity of 19
inches and other sizes in proportion ; this allou's the use of lenses of
extreme length of foctts, rvhile rvide angle lenses can also be used.
Orving to the extra length of bellows the camera can be used for copy-
ing and enlarging, if desired, and in fact is as near a uniae rsal camera
as can well be made.
The Universal is made from selected mahogany, finished in tlr.e best
possible sty1e, and has all latest improvements. We have spared no
pains to make every rvorking point as near perfection as possible.
The camera-box is square, the back being reversible, so that rvhe:r
-r view is lvanted either horizontally or vertically on the p1ate, the
change can be effected in 1rtzle-secondsby simply reversing the back
instead of the errtire camera-box.
The ground-g1ass frame is held to the camera-back by trn'o springs
which aliorv it to recede so as to irrsert the holder between the ground-
glass and camera-ba.ck.
By this method the ground-g1as;s is not at all iiable to breakage
besides being a most cotrvenient rnethocl of applying the plate holder
to the camera.
While very compact the Universal is simple of manipulation, there
being no loose screws or parts. It is set up by tightening four milled
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The Monitor Camera.
RE\IIIRSIBLE BACI<.
'lhe
IloNrToR CelrEn't, rvhich \\re preserrt this .seasolrfor the first
time, is a trerv forttr of the compact stl'1e of Vieu., Camera, a1c1 is similar
in general appearance to the Carltorr an<1lirrir.ersal.
The Monitor has been especialll- clesignecl u'itlr a vierv of making
a strictll' higlt gracle compact cAr11era,possessing all the latest irnprove-
nlents, and 1'et at a. lorver price than the llrriversal.
The Monitor is macle r,vith the sarnc care as the Carlton ancl Uni-'t'ersa1, and it is itr everl' respect equallr- rvel1 macle. It is nacle of t|e
best mahogan)-, high11' polishecl, atrcl the irrass rvorli is polished a1cl
lacquered. The be11ou's is of firrest lezrther, s;o that the c-anera presents
an exceeclingil' harrdsonrc appeararlccl.
It h:rs extra lorrg clrau', tlms a1lou'ing thc u.se of lense.s 9f extrelre
lerlgth of foctts, u'hile the lrack rvill slicle foru'arcl in. loosenirrg trvo
rnilletl heatls, so that extretne u'iclc angle lenses can be rrsecl.
'l'he
llotritor has tlouble-su'inr: lr:rck, rising ancl falling front, alcl
is fittcci rvith rack :rttcl iriniorr, tlre lnovenrelrt beirrn perfectlr- snrooth.
The risirrg atrtl flLllitrg frottt is contr-o11edb1- a" sprirrg u'orking irr u
ratchet, cloitrg zl\va.\'u'ith ntillecl heads.
'lhe
Jrack of thc }lonitor is :rc1uare,atrcl rna1, bc c1trickll. rerrersetl
for eithcr vcrtical or horizorrtal lrictrlrcs. The g:runtl-g.1ass is spring
actuatcrl, lttrcl t-ececlcsfor the irrsel-tion of thc 111atclro111cr,g'hic|.s1ic1es
between t'he grurrrcl-g1ass franre :rnc1tlre lrack of the canrere.
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The Monitor Carnera.
REVERSIBLE BACK.
The NIoxrToR is erceeclingll- compact and 1ig1it in rveight, ancl yet
is very sirnple of manipul:rtiorr, and but tu'o rnilled heacls are tighteneci
in setting t1p, as the front of the camera is locked automatically in
position lvhen raisecl.
The Perfection Jr. Plate Holder is used rvitir thc Monitor, and
is a feature of the outfit. This holder is the same as fitted to the Prem<r
Camera, and i.s concecled to be the best holder in rnarket and is the
most compact.
The \Iorritor is provided, with a leather handle, so that it may be
carried ',vithout the case if desired, as one holder can be carried betrveen
the ground-glass and camera back.
Price includes Canvas Carrying Case, one Perfection Jr. Holder
arrd Combinatiorr Tripod, but tro 1ens.
Monitor Cameras, up to and including 8 x ro, are supplied with
either a short or long Canvas Case. The former ca.rrie:; the camera and
three holders. The latter hoids camerA, six holclers and Conbination
Tripod, and in sizes up to 6f x 8% iuclus;ive, there is a space for
lenses. In orderirrg, specifl' s;t1-leof case clesirecl.
Size of View. Irocai Capacity. Weight of Catncr;r" I)oub1e Slving.
4 x 5 r 3 irr. : lbs. g:-1 oo
5 x 7 t / r ( .^ r .t _ ' 2 7 O O ( ( ( ( 5 x 8 1 9 # S o o o (( ((
6 % * 8 % 2o)( +/6 33 oo ( ' ( (
8 x r o 2 4 6 ) 1 3 6 o o (( I O X 1 2 261 g% " -[o oo
t( (( r r x I + 3o),1 12 +5 oo
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The Kenwood Camera.
RDVERSIBI,€ BACK.
The KENwoon CarrEne is another new fornr of the compact
camera, its especial feature being the wide front for stereoscopic rvork.
It is the only Camera in the market of the cornpact pattern with which
Stereo Lenses can be used.
The Kenwood is very compact, tlne 6l x 8tl measuringbfi 3r/
inches thick, wherr closed, and we.ghs only 6 pounds. lt has extra
length of draw, same as the Universal and Monitor, for ver-v long focus
lenses; and can be closed for work with extremely short focus lenses,
as the back will slide forward on the bed, sarne as the Monitor, by
loosening one mi11ed head on either side of the bec1.
The Kenwood is made from selected mahogan5., highil- polished.
Tire metal work is of brass, polished and lacquered. The bellows is
made of dark red leather of finest quality, presentin.q an exceedingly
handsome appearance.
The back of the I{enwood is square and ma1. be cluickly reversed
for upright or horizontal pictures. The ground-glassccreen is spring
actu.ated, ancl recedes for the insertion of the plate-ho1der.
The Kenwood has double swing, rising and falling front, ancl fine
rack and pinion, the movement being perfectly smooth.
The rising and falling front is held by a spring, working in a
ratchet, avoiding the necessity of mi1led heads.
The Kenwood is easil1' manipulated, as it requires the adjustmerrt
of only two mi11ed heads, rvhen setting up. The front locks auto-
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The l(enwood Carnera.
iT]i\-}iRSII]T,I1 BACK.
We have sparecl no pain.s or expense to make this carlera a per-
fect itistrttnretrt for all zrnrturcl u'o:k and. rve feel con{ident that the
result u'i1l be fu111-appreciatecl b1- our friends, l'ho clesire to make the
Jreautiful stereo I'ieu-.s.
The Kenu-croct Canrer:r is furni.shecl rvith Perfection Jr. plate holder
fitted u'ith rublrer .s1ic1es. This holcler is the salre as suppliecl with
the Prenro Czrniera, atrcl is a feature of the outfit. The Perfection Jr.
is corrce<led to be the sinrplest ancl best holder ever made.
A leatircr- handle is proviclecl for lifting the camera frorn the case,
or it rnar- be carried u'ithout the case x'ith olre holder in position
l,ietu'een the grouncl-glass and camera back.
Kerrrvood Carneras are suppliecl u-ith either a short or long canvas
case. The forrner irolcls the carlera and tlrree plate holders. The latter
ho1<1sthe camera u'ith six plate holders ancl Cornbirration Tripod,
lear-ing a pocket at the end for lenses. In ordering specifl' rvhich
stl'le of case is desired.
Price includes Carrr-as Carry-itrg case, orle Perfection Jr. plate
holder antl Conrlrirration Trinocl. btrt no 1errs.
Size of View. t.'ocal Czrpacitr'. Weight c-rf Carnera. I)ouble Swing.
i x 7 17 in. +)4 1bs. $3o oo
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The ldeal Camera.
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F r G . 1 . F t c . 2 .
'I'ltc Int.t-lr. C-lru.ln-l is prolrotlllcerl lrv a11 to lre orre ol tlrc best
r-ieu- cllnr.erllse'r-cr pllrcetl orr tlte nrlrket. It is tlre rcsult of tnuch
sttttir- atttl tttllll\- crPut'itttcttts, ntacle u-ith lr vieu' of procltrcine a1l
instrtttnrttt corttlrirrirrgail tlic cluelities rerltrirecl irr a \-ieu- Carnera for
thc professiotltl or unrateur photograplrer.
It is rrtarle of srlcctecl nraltcigarrr', firrisherl in the be-st lxrssible
stl-1c, c\-er\- 1lrrrt lrcing as 1lei1rptrfcct as possible. ^\11rnctel parts are
rnarle oi lrrass, polishecl arrrl llcclr.rerecl.
'fhe Idcal has rer-ersilrle back, sillne as the l-nir-ersal. s'ith otrr
sprirrs-rrctirrggrouncl-glass franrc lrv u'hich the platc-holcler is insertctl
bets-een tlre grouncl-glass ancl canrera-back.
It lils fine rack ancl pirriorr focusing nro\-eruent, the frorrt rnor-ing
fonr-rrcl lelving tlrc back alu-avs statioiran'. \\-hen the focLrs has lreen
obtainecl, the front is clanrpecl br- tnrning rrrr incleperrclent nri1lec1heacl
place-clinsicle thc onr u'hich turns the pirrion.
As sirou'n in the cut, the be11ou's are co11e shapecl, though 5 x I
ancl alrove are rnacle u-ith front u-icle enotrgh for stereoscoprc l'ork.
Our nrethocl of applr'ing the horizontal sn-irrg is r-err- sinrple, ltrti
it take,s no aclclitionul rocxrr, so that the clouble .su-irrg Ideal is rro less
conrpact than the single su-ing.
Th.t beci is in tn-o scctions, as, u'ith a lens of short focus, the extra
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The Empire State Camera.
R r1\.'lllisI IjLE BACIi.
To meet a constantly gron'ing demand, especially among our pro-
fessional friencls, for a u'el1 made and thoroughl)' serviceable camera,
possessing all the adjustments requisite for gerreral rvork, and yet at
a moderate price, rve have introduced the "EMprRE Sr.q.TE."
This camera is constructed, not so much with the idea of beauty
and fine finish in mind, but rather to combine in a complete and prac-
tical manner, all the movements {recessary in a camera for both in-door
and out-door photograph.y.
The Empire State is made of selected mahogany, and its trim-
mings are of polished brass. It has foru'ard focu.s with fine rack and
pinion adjustnent, the front being held perfectly rigid by turning a
milled head placed inside of the one turning the pinion.
The bed is mad.e to hinge, and fold completely under the camera,
thus allowing lenses of extretnell. short focus to be used. Ample rise
and fall is given to the front, a desirable feature for rvork in confined
situations. The front board is made rvicle enough for stereo lenses.
The Empire State is made both single and dottble sr,ving. Unlike
most of the moderate priced carneras, both swings are from the center,
a feature that every professional lr,ill quickly recognize and appreciate.
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The Standard Camera.
The S:IaNDARD CeuEna is rnade on the same general style as the
Empire State, though -'r'ith back focus and without rack and piniol.
Th.ough lorv itr price the Standard is thoroughly well made of
seasoned mahogany, finel1' finished in shellac ; the metal u'ork is of
polished and lacquered brass, and as much pains are taken with the
working parts as'nvith the higher priced cameras.
The Standarcl has reversibtre back fitted with our spring-acting
ground-g1ass frame, same as the Icleal and Universal. It is furnished
the Perfection Plate-Holder, and the slide may be drarvn from"vith
the top or either side,-a great convenience when working in confined
situations.
The horizontal srving is attachecl in a nlanner similar to the
Empire State ancl occupies no adclitional room.
For those desiring a thoroughlr' serviceable camera lvith all the
important adjustments, 1et at a moclerate outlay, \\re comlnerrcl the
Stanclard.
The price inclucles Canvas Carrying Case ancl ol1e Perfection
IIo1cler, but no lens or tripocl.
The Carrf ing Case rvill holc1 trvo extra plate-holders.
Sizc of Yiew Focal Capacity. Weight of Camera. Single Swing. I)ouble Swi1g.
3% x 4)( g% |n. 1761bs. gro oo grz oo ( ( 4 x S r o % 2 " r o o o r 2 o o (' (( 4t4 x 6% 12 zs/s 12 oo r4 oo
5 x 7 1 3 " 3 t / + r 2 o o r 4 o o (( (( 5 x 8 rS% 37/iJ r:+ oo 16 oo ( ( ( ( 6 % * 8 % r q % + ' / e 1 6 o o 1 8 o o ( ( ( ' 8 x r o 6 % 5 ] + r S o o 2 0 o o
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New Model Carnera.
The NBw MonEr, C,urEn"e is rvell known, it having been on the
market for ten years, and" its popularity attests its merits. This camera
shares with the New }fodel Improved the reputation of being the most
popular camera in market for amateurs' use.
It is very light and compact, making a very desirable camera for
the amateur who desires a good but cheap outfit.
The Nerv Model is made of selected clterrS', well finished, ancl
with nickel trimmings. It is provided with sliding front, folding beci,
and is easily reversed for upright pictures rvith our new adjustable
reversing clamp, by which means the strain is entirely on the becl
where it belongs.
The folding part of bed is held rigid by our new clamp-hook, the
quickest, easiest, and most effective device yet used for the purpose.
Price includes R. O. Co's Single View Lens, Standard Folding
TripoC, Carrying Case and one Perfection Plate-Holder (except 8 x ro,
where neither lens nor tripod are included).
The Carrying Case will hold two extra plate-ho1ders.
'Without
Size of \riew. Focal Capacity. Weight of Camera. Swing. Single Swing-
S)I x 4'/+ {4 in. rs/a Lbs. $ 9 oo gro oo ' ( ( ( 4 x 5 9 t s f t 9 o o r o o o (( 4i1 x 6% gt/" " 2 ro oo rr oo ( ( 5 x 7 r r ) 4 " 2 r ( r r o o 1 2 o o (' 5 x 8 rz'r4 " 2r'" rr oo 12 oo (( (' 6% * 8r\,4 r+ 2)/+ 13 oo 15 oo
'( 8 >( ro 16 '( *r2 oo *r4 oo 5
* Not including Lens or Tripod
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New Model Stereoscopic Camera.
The revival of the stereoscope necessarily creates a demand for a
first-class Stereoscooic Camera. To meet this dernand, we havb devised
the Nnrv Monnr. Srnnposcoprc Ceunn,t, believing it will find favor
with all who are interested in this most fascinating branch of photog-
raphy.
Tiris Camera is the lightest, most compact and simplest instrument
yet placed orr the rnarket, cornbining the many desirable features needed
in a Ste:eo Camera. It is made from the best llonduras mahogany,
highl1' polished, rvith rrickel trirnmings.
The New Model Stereoscopic Camera-is patterned closely after the
Nerv N{ode1 hnproved, having rack and pinion for focusing, sliding
front, folding bed, and is reversible by lneans of our new adjustable
reversing clamp. Th.e folcling bed is held rigid by a clamp-hook,
rvhich is th.e cluickest, easiest and best device yet produced for the
purpose.
The partition and front board are removable so that the camera
may be usecl, if desired, for other than stereoscopic pictures, by the
addition of a lens of sufficient size to cover the fu1l plate.
Each camera is enclosecl in a neat canvas case, with room for two
extra Perfection Holders.
Price for 5x8, rvith matched pair of No. r R. O. Co.'s View
fenses, Carlton Slicling Tripod and one P-rfection llolder, - $zz oo
Complete without l-renses, - 16 oo
Complete rvithout Leuses or Tripod, - 14 oo
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Midget Pocket Camera.
'r'he
\rroctrl PocxEt Crlrr:n,l is the most compact camera ever
tnacle, lreing but r ),1 inches thick u,herr fo1c1ecl. The 3 ),i *+1( ctttbe
carriecl itr atr orclinarl. coat pocket, rvhile the 4 x 5 call be carriecl i1 a1
or-ercoat pocket. On account of its compactness it is invaluable for
laclies,tourists, bicl,clists arrclcanoeists.
Wlrile so very compact, the 3)l
x q)i calttera has a focal length of
6|4 inches, r,r'hi1e the 4 x 5 has 7l
inches, so that any lens can be rrsecl
if clcsired.
The \tidget Pocket Camera is
tnac'lc in the best possible manner,
of selectecl mahoganrl', highly po1-
ishect, rvith rnetal lvork of polished
arrcl laccpered brass.
It has risirrg front, vertical srving
ancl has firre rack ancl pinion focus-
itrg movement; the ground-glass is
spring-actitrg, the holder .sliding
betn'een it ancl the camera box.
The Lens is a rapid Rectilinear
of great depth of focus and flatness
of fielcl, giving brilliant definition,
ancl u'ill cover the plate to the ex-
trenre cor11ers, even with the shut-
ter ; the lerrs is nade compact enough to remain attached to the lens
boarcl arrd be reversed irr the calnera ',vhen the camera is folded.
The lens is provicled r,vith rotating.diaphragms and Star Shutter
for instantaneous viervs ; this shutter is the same as used on Premo and.
more ful1y described on page 27.
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Midget Pocket Camera.
AS A I)ETECTI\I}I C.\NT}IRA.
The Tripocl is an irrgenious inverrtion, it having the appearance of
a ca11el-herr folclecl, anct is ve:y corn'enient. It is sirnply an extension
tripocl, ea.ch 1eg beirrg one-third of a circle outsicle.
The size of the : li x .1)/ i\IrocET rvhen folc1ec1is 4 x S x r% inches,
and it u'eighs less tharr one pound.
Irr addition to its rlse as a \:ery compact \'.ierv Camera, u'e make
the Xlidget irrto a hancl or I)etective Canrera b.v enclosing it in a neat
leather-covered box capalrle of cerrvirrg six holclers'ur.'ith the carnera.
The box is proviclecl n'ith a scprrate rack ancl pinion for focusing,
the rnilied head being giaduatecl for clistances.
The change frorn a vierv Canrera to a Detectirte Catnera, or uice
?ersq, is nracle irr fifteerr seconds.
The }lidget is a Cornbination Carnera of the highest order, and
u.hether as a \-ieu. or Detectirte Camera, it is not excel1ed.
\\'e sel1 the I'Iidget either conplete or u,ithout the Detective
feature as lna)'be recpirecl.
Price inclucles fens, Shutter, Tripocl rtttcl/hrte I{olders.
- / . / 3 ' + x - l ' + ' $'s oo
+ x 5 . 2 5 o o
- i r q x 6 j : , 3() oo
5 -\ 7, 3,2 OO
If the Detective Crlrrrerir featrrre is tlesirerl, acll $.ro oo.
Holders for Midget Carnera.
s)I * +)I $r 2s +%*6% - $r so
4 x 5 - r 2 5 * _ ' r s o
Cane Tripod for l\Iiclget, : 4 5 0
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The Premier.
F r c . 1 .
The PnEMTER is conceded to be the best l{ancl Camera in the
market for anywhere near the price, and possesses solne advantages
over all others.
The new Silent Shutter is a novel device. Its construction is such
that it works without jar or noise. The speed may be regulated at the
will of the operator, from a slo'uv instantaneous movernent to one of
great rapidity, depending upon the tension exerted on the spring lever
at the right hand sicle of camera.
Time exposures are made by simply extending the time stop,
located above the spring lever. Press the press button to open shutter ;
close by pressing tirne stop. If preferred, the front of camera may be
lowered, and the exposure made with the lens cap.
The letters IJ and D are plainly marked on the rubber leaves of the
shutter, and indicate the position to be occupied by the spring lever
when set for use, II signifying uP and D dozan. In this manner the
shutter always speaks for itself, and enables the operator to see at a
glance whether it has been re-set after the last exposrlre. Another
noticeable feature irr the Premier Silent Shutter is the fact that in
setting the shutter the leaves are not opened, an especial advantage
when using a Roil Holder.
Tlvo view finders and two tripod plates are supplied, for both
verticat 4nd horizontal pictures.
A ground-glass screen) the ful1 size of the p1ate, is also providecl,
permitting the operator to use the Premier as a regular view csmera
after dropping the hingecl panel irr the back.
The focusirrg scale at the side is accurately rnarked r,rrith u,hite
figures on a black dial.
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The Premier.
F r c . 2 .
The PnEnrrER ground-glass screen is attachecl pernrelnently to the
canrera-back, and slidcs easily on tr,vo brass supports into any desired
position, thus obviating the annoyallce causecl b1' a removable ,screen,
as supplied rvith most Fland Carneras.
The Single Lens furnished lvith the Premier is the lvel1 known
lL. O. Co.'s Vier,v Lens. The Rapid Itectilinear lerrs is macle especially
for this calnera, and rvil1 be fourrcl excelletrt for general rvork, though
at a very moderate price. Both lenses have lotating cliaphragms.
The Premier is so constructed that any other lens rnav be .srrbstituted
if desired.
Glass Plates, Cut or Ro1l Films ma)r all be ttsecl, as the Plate, Filtn
:rncl Roll Holclers are itrterchangeable.
The Premier is rrracle to hold either four or six p1:rte-ho1ders, the
rlifference in lengtir beirrg r )Z irrches. Price i.s the saille for either size.
Tlre canrera for four ho1c1er.sneasures onl1' 6% * 7t( x rt)4 itrches
ancl rveighs but four pounds.
Iliack norocco leather is used itr covering a|l Premiers, and a
leather harrclle is attached for carrr.ing, tire carnera presenting a very
handsome appearance. Macle orrly in 4 x s size.
PRICE.
4 x 5
Premier, rvitlr one Plate-H,,lrlct-. $r5 oo
With Italrirl l{ct'tilittcar I,rtts, _ 2 I O O
lixtr-a I'rcttticr l'1rrtc-I I o1<1ers, I O O
Facile llihrr-I'Ioicler ( for cttt filttt:; ), - r 2 5
R o l l I I , r l r l c r ,e t : i 1 r t r ,3 ocr
- I 5 ( )Ro11ol' Iiilrrrs. 2+ c):l)()sltl-c>,
I{oll of liilrrr:. 1S qxp()itlrcs, 3 0 ( )
Canr,as Covcrccl Lla:;cf<ir I':'eltticr, u'itll Sllottl<1crStnrlr 2 5 0
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The Premier No. 2.
\\TI,IH SWING I]AC]i, RISIN(; AND FALI,INC; FRONT.
The PnprrrBn No. z is simpl)' the regular Prernier rvith Swing Back
and Rising and Falling F'ront added. In all ericept the:,;e tlvo features
the description of the Premier on pages zo and z r applies to Premier
No. z, as does also price of holders ancl other accessories.
In adding the Swing Back and Risirrg and l,'a11ing Front, r,ve have
not increased the size nor aclcied to the rveight of the Premier and rvc-
desire to emphasize the fact tirat the out',r'arcl appearelrce is identical
with the regular Premier; not until the 1icl is raised i:; arry difference
noted, and then only a smal1 milled head is shorvn, rvhich controls the
swing. As the back sr,vings from tlte cenlcr, the focus as indicated b1'
the focusing c1ia1,is not disturbed.
When the swing is not irr use, the back is clanrped in an upright
position, as indicatecl by an automatic spring catch.
The Rising and Falling Front is regulatecl b1' a sma11press buttorr
placed at the side of the lerrs.
The Su'ing Back and Rising ancl Falling Front are used principa1l1.
when using the camera on a tripocl, arrcl are of especial advantegc
in taking architectural subjects, arrd lnore especia111,ta1l building:r.
A hand camera rvith these irnprovcments possesses all the advantages
of a regular tripod camera. \[ade orrly' in 4 x 5 size.
PRICE.
4 > ( 5
Complete, rvith one Premier Plate-Flolcler, $r8.oo
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The Handy.
The H;r.xov, though sold at a 1on'price, is thoroughly u'e1l made,
light in rveight, compact, ancl exceeclirrgly rreat in appearance, possessing
sorle adjustments heretofore found only in the higher pricecl outfits.
The shutter is set by turning a srna11 mi11ed head on the front
of canrera. The speecl is regulated by moving a sma11 brass lever on
the frorrt. Time exposrlres are rnade by simply moving the time-lever
clorvrtrvarcl. Press the buttotr to open shutter, and an upward move-
ment of tirne lever tvill close it.
T[c Harrc11. fuas trvo r.ierv fi1c1ers arrcl t"r,o tripocl plates, so that
tfe canrera carl be usecl either horizonta111. or r.erticall]. on a tripocl or
in the hancl.
A grouncl-g1ass screell, the fu1l size of the p1ate, is also proviclecl,
pemritting the operator to rlse the Flarrcly as a regul:rr \tie'"r,'calllera
aftcr clrolrpirrg the hirrgecl patrel irr thc back.
The Lerrs is our 1'e11 krrol.rr I{. O. Co.'s Single Yie'nr,, though tile
molrrtitrg is clifferent. No other lclls catr lle fi.ttccl to thc Handl-.
The l{a.nc11.is treatll- coverecl u'ith lr1ack lcathcr, artcl has a leatller
ha1r11c for carrl-ilrg, presctrting a1l exceetlinglr. hatrclsottre appec"rltlrce.
The price of this callrcra irr no \\rA)- collve)-s tllr iclea of its real
rnerit or r.a1ue. It is, u'ithout cpcstiotr, the best Hartcl Cartrera tirat
has ever beetr offerecl at so lorv a price.
The sizc of llanci-v is 6.,?.ix7)( x9:,'B itrchcs; it l'i11 ho1c1three
plate-ho1d.ers. The sarne holder is usccl a.s u,ith the Prenrier.
Macle orr11. in ,1x s size. Orre I'crfcctiotr Holtler is includecl t l r
the price. A Ro1l Holcier catrlrot lrc rtsecl.
. l x
Price, rvith orre llo1c1er, $E oo
Extra Plate-Ho1ders, each, - I oo
I - . - lFacile F'i1m llolders (for cut fi1ms;),
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