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24 KIRK, GBARY & CO.
Weno Hawlte>.e
For films. Loads in daylight. Size of pictures, S%xS:4 inches.
Size of camera, +%x+%x5'y' inches. Weight, twent5'
ounces. Every element of good camera construction
is exemplified in the manufacture of Hawkeye cameras.
This style, the smaller of the two box cameras,has
every equipment essential for perfect picture making,
and its ieasonable price will enable those desiring to
pursue the pastime of photography to receive more
value in this instrument than any other film camera.
Either the Special Sunlight or cartridge fiim may be
used, a red window being provided for the use of the
cartridge film.
Price oo
3o Special Sunligtrt film( (;;);;:%,;l; ."p;;;;;;::'( :. :: twelve 6o
Portrait lens attachment.. 5o
Black sole-leather carrying case with shoulder straps.... I 25
4x5"Weno tlawhe>.e
For films. Loads in daylight.
Dimensions, 5xS3/+*6% inches. Size of picture,
4x5 inches. Weight, z8 ounces. A facsimile of the
preceding number differing only in the size of the
negative.
P r i c e . . . . : , . . . . : . . . . . . . . . $ oo8
film, six exposures....,. Special Sunlight +5 t ( ( ' '( twelvg 9o
Cartridge filrn slx a ( 45 (t 3 ( twelve 9o
Portrait lens attachment... 5o
Black sole-leather carrying case and shoulder
straps r 5()
'Weno Stereo flawhe>te
For stereoscopicpictures, S%x+% inches.
The wonderful beauty and charm
of stereoscopicphotography is just
beginning to be realized. The ad-
vantages over other photographs are
obtained by using a camera making'two pictures at the same time and
transposing the prints before obser-
vation through a stereoscoPe. The
Stereo-Wenocan'be carried in the
pocket and loaded and unloaded in '-' ffie8slis$&ffisdw
ihe daylight. The lenses are perfectly matched so that exaet perspective is ob-
tained witn each lens. The shutter is a double pneumatic, fitted r,vith iris dia-
phragms, operatedby either finger or bulb release A twelve exposure l%x+%
cartridge film is sufficient for six exposures.
Price....$25oo Sole-leathercarryitrg case....Sr50 Cartridge fiIrn....$o7o
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KIRK, GEARY & CO. 2 5
F "Weno No. A Foldi.g Hawhe>.eF
F Uses films. Daylight loading.
Size, rsfix4z/ax7'Size )( incbes. Weigh\,.?n
ounces. of pictur", S%*+%. The
most perfect of pocket cameras. The
only one having pneumatic releaseshut-
ter with iris diaphragm stops. Fitted
with double rapid rectilinear 1ens, bril-
liant reversible view finder, two tripod
sockets, and an accurately adjusted focus-
ing scale. The loading or unloading-can
bJdone in open air rvith either cartridge
or pertorated daylight loading film.
The mahogany polished front bed, the nickletrimmings, morocco grain covering,
lacqueretl irass^shutter and leather bellows of maroon shade, create an artistic
con^trastwhich makes this camera the neatest on the market.
Price. .-'$t5 oo
Sunlight film, twelve exposures.. 70 .. (. .( six
Portrait lens attachment. 50
Sole-leather carrying case | 25
'Weno
No. + Foldittd Hawhe>te
For 4x5 pictures. Loacls in daylight.
This camera in construction,
finish, beauty and durabilitY
is unsurpassed. The design
is similar to No. 3. Furnished'
with double rapid rectilinear
1ens. Ilowever, dfly lens of
lot over six-inch focus can be
readily fitted. The shutter is
of B. & Ir. construction, fitted
with iris diaphragm and can
be varied in speed up to r*o
second, operated by both fin-
ger and bulb release. Two
tripod sockets, brilliant re-
versible finder, and arranged for either cartridge or perfbrated daylight' film.
One of the best 4x5 cameras for all-round use.
Price.......,. $zo.oo
Sunlight film, twelve exposures..... 9o
" " s i x 45
Portrait trens attachment 5o
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26 KIRK, GEARV & CO.
Vive M.gazine Cameras
Uses plates or cut film.
I
II
Capacity, twelve exposures on plates without reloading. The Vive offers the
opportunity to the tourist of securing negatives on plates with the same ease as
with the cartridge film instruments, with the advantage of securing a larger
percentage of perfect negatives, invariably the rule where plates are used. This
instrument is the peer of all ntagazine cameras. Recent improvements make it
perfect in action, while in its construction nothing but the most select of material
and the best of workmanship enters. It is covered with the best seal-grain leather,
wiih metal parts, nickel finished; provided with the Vive lens in an automatic
shutter with iris diaphragm. Aluminum plate-holders are operated by a simple
contrivance which can not fail or get out of order and a new numbering device ou
the top of the camera by whieh the exact number of exposures made can be ascer-i
tained at any time.
4x5 4x5
With focusing device
$ro oo $rz 5o
Handsome black sole-leather carrying case with shoulder strap.
. 3%*+% 4xs
Price....... .............$z25 S3 oo
Aluminum holders, either size, per dozen.....#o ZSView original page 4Page 6 · Read text
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28 KIRK, GEARV & CO.
Pon>. Prerno No. 6
An ideal camera for high-grade work, of the sarne perfect workmanship dis- 'played in all goods of this make. For copying, telephoto and other work requiring
the use of long-lbcus lenses,this instrument is especially valuable. An automatic,
double-acting rack and pinion, together with double extension bed,.are some of
the additions for rgor models. Provided with all movements of the preceding
''cameras,having the new auto-shutter with Rochester telephoto (or three-focus)
lens.
Camera complete with carrying case and.one plate-holder.
4x5 5x7 6'/x8'r4 8xro
Price. $36 oo $48 oo $58 oo
Sxtra plate-holders... 6o 8 o r 2 5 r 5 0
YLong-Focus Prerno
Owing to its adaptability to such a diversity of photographic work, this
eamera is in general use and great demand by advanced amateur and professional
photographers. Equipped with an extra long bellows, permitting the use of very
long-focus lenses, as well as those of shorter focus. It is especially ad.apted for
copying and long-distance view work. The extra length of bellows is obtained,
by a sliding extension on both front and back of the camera, operated.by a rack
and pinion at each end. ft has a double reversible swing back, rising and sliding
front, auto-shutter with telephoto lens.
Camera complete with one plate-holder :
4x5 Sx7 6'74x81 Sxro
Price $36 oo $48 oo $58 oo
Extra plate-holders.... 6o 8 o r z S r 5 0
Black leather carrying cases..... 2 oo 2 5 0 3 5 0 4 5 0
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3o KIRK, GEARY & CO.
Telephoto C>.cIe Poco D
This camera differs from
the preceding styles in that
it bas a shorter draw and is
cheaperin price. The same
substantial workmanship is
displayed in its manufacture,
atrd for all ordinary pur-
#'t',,. poses answers the require- ments. Has all of the new
attachments and is complete
in every way.
Camera complete rn'ith telephoto, three-focus lens, carrying case and one
plate-ho1der.
4x5 5x7 6%x8% Sxro
Price ...... $ar oo Sz4'oo g36 oo g4z oo
Extra plate-hoider.. 6o 8 o r 2 S r 5 o
C>.cle Poco No. I
This instrument has all the improvements,
but is more substantial and smaller in size than
the box styles formerly made. IIas a double
swing which can be adjusted to any angle by
push-buttons. Rising and siiding front, rack
and pinion, combined view fiuder and. level,
equipped .with'the Rochester symmetrical lens i
in auto-shutter.
Camera complete with carrying case and one plate-holder.
4x5 5x7 6'y'x8fu 8x ro
Price .. ...$tl oo #zo oo $32 oo $4o oo
Extra plate-holder.......... 6o 8o r 2 5 r 5 0
C>.cle Poco No. 2
Same as Cycle Poco No. r, but is fitted with
Unicum Shutter iustead of the Auto. This
shutter is fu1ly as reliable as the Auto and is
still very popular.
Camera complete with carrying caseand one
plate-holder.
4x5 5x7
Price... $r8 oo
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32 KIRK, GEARY & CO.
Telephoto C>tcle Poco B
Constructed of highly polished mahogany,
covered with selected leather, making a hand-
some and serviceable as well as compact in-
strument. It has swingirrg motion both to the
back and front, enabling both lens and plate
to be parallel at any angle, giving the advan-
tage of a great rise and fall without distortion.
The back of the camera is arranged to slide up
close to the front for use with wide angle lenses,
leaving no projecting bed to cut off the view.
Lenses of two-inch focus may be used with this
camera. The back is reversible, has two rack
and pinion attachments, one at the front and
one at the rear, rising front, combined view finder and level, tryo tripod pla_tesfor
balancing it on the tripod at any adjustment, and telephoto lens in the auto-shutter.
Camera complete with telephoto, three-focuslens, carrying caseand one plate-holder.
4x5 5x7, 6lx8l 8xro
Price. .$24 oo $28 oo S4o oo $+8 oo
Camera complete with Zeiss VII A lens.
Price. ..:.....$8+ So $ro3 oo #rs+ $zn oo
Camera complete with Goerz double anastigmat 1ens.
Price. .$7o oo $8o oo # t t 4 5o $r5r 5o
I 25 I 5o Extra plate-holder...... 6o 8o
F
Tele-
photo
C>.cle
Poco C
A long-focus instrument with {he bed in three sectionsnoperated by a-rack
and pinion attachment. Provided with reversible and swing back, rising ftj-tl'
combined view finder and level, auto-shutter with telephoto three-focus lens. This
camera has single draw instead of the double draw orr the Telephoto A.
Camera complete with carrying case and one plate-holder.
4x5 5x7 6/x8rl 8xro
Price. $ 4 8 o o
Camera complete with Zeiss convertible Series VII A lens.
Price. .....$89 So $roz oo $tS+ oo #zr2 oo
Camera complete with Goerz double anastigmat lens.
Price....... .$69 oo #7g oo $r 14 5o S r 5 r 5 0
Extra plate-ho1ders... 6o 8o r 25 r 5 0View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
KIRK, GEARY & CO. 33
The 3-B Al-Vista
For Tirne and Instantaneo\ls Exposrrres
F, A panoramic camera, permitting a scope of view ot about r8oo, and is the
only instrument where a broad expanse of landscape may be shown in the picture.
Very desirable for taking marine views, field sports and fine scenery. Regular
cartridge film is used, and the camera may be loaded in daylight. A brilliant
revolving view finder rotating in any direction permits the operator to view the
entire field before making the exposure. It is also provided with a device
whereby views of different width may be taken. This uumber takes pictures
S%x+% inches or 3/zxg inches. Fitted with tripod socket.
Price $r5 ooF Leather carrying case.. 3 5cl
Cartridge film.. 6o
p
+-B nl-Vista3 A popular size, adapted for time and instantaneous exposures. Differing
widths of view may be obtained-viz., 4x4,.4x6,4xg, 4xro and 4xr2 inches.
$ Price Cartridge film... 90
Leather carrying case.p. 3 50
k Al -Vista Strndries
Printing frames, S%xg% 65 (' .. 4xr2 I J ' ( ' 3 5 x r 2 85
Developing trays, 6xr4 5o
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34 KIRK, GEARY & CO.
5-D- Al-Vista
Resembling the previous numbers, but of larger size, taking pictures 5x4,
5x6, 5x8, 5xro or sxrz atthe will of the operator.
Price ....$zz 5o
Cartridge film... 90
Leather carrYing case..
5C- Al-Vista
This style has all of the essential features of No. 5-8, and in addition is so
constructed as to permit the use of 4x5 glass plates, and can be used for field or
portrait work. It is equipped with two lenses, a rectilinear, for panoramic work
on film, portraits and interior views on glass plates, while for views, groups, etc.,
on glass plates, the achromatic lens is to be used.
Price ....... .....$3ooo
film... 90Il, Cartridge
Il, Leather carrying case.. .. ... .. 3 50
The New Auto Shtrtter
Works automatically with either finger or bulb release, a.nd requires no set-
ting. Always ready for use. Fitted with Iris diaphragm. A1l working parts
are enclosed,preventing dust from entering and affecting the working mechanism.
4x5 5x7 6lx8rl 8x ro
Price, fitted to Rochesteror Zeiss 1enses......$9 oo $ 9 oo Stt oo $r4 oo
Fitted to lensesof other manufacture.. rr oo rr oo r5 oo r7 ooView original page 12Page 13 · Read text
KIRK. GEARV & CO. 35
F St>.les Al-Vista
The latest improvement in panoramic cameras, doing the work of all cameras
combined in one. The F styles, in addition to being fitted up for panoramic
pictures, have plate-holdersand ground glass, and by simply changing the front
you have a plate camera.
5-r
Adapted for panoramic q'ork, uses
the regular 5-inch daylight loading
cartridge film ; has the patent long and
short negative attachmerrt for making
half or full-length pictures on the same
ro11 of film, without going into the
dark room.
Full length of panoramic picture, rz
inches.
Is operated the same as the 5 B.
For making pictures on glass plates
this camera is supplied with an extra
front, whicli is attached in a few sec-
onds in place of the panoramic front.
This front contains a bellows and the
F St>-le-Panorarnic Front latest impror.'ed shutter, enabling yotl,
to get-Thethe very best results on 4x5 glass plates.
ptate-holder and ground glass for focusing are fitted in the back of the
Al-Vista, and do not interfere with the panoramic part.
Length of focas, 8f inches; size of plate-holder, 4x5 inches. [Ias two
tripod sockets.
Price complete, with three plate-holders.
7-T
Fitted the same as 5-F, but uses the
7-inch daylight loading film, giving
you a panoramic picture 15 inches
long, or one-half length if desired.
The attachable front for glass plates
has a bellows of about 18 inches in
length, with rack and pinion. Is of
the long focus pattern, adapted for
telephoto work.
Ground glass and 5x7 plate-holder
in back.
Has two tripod sockets.
The F styles are adapted for portrait
work, groups, interiors, Iandscapes,
and practically give you all the differ- F St>'le Sho'wingi Front for Glass Plhtesent styles in one.
On account of the available space in the Al-Vista you are enabled to. produce
larger objects on the same size plates than with any other camera.
Four full-length negatives on a ro11of film.
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Thornton-Pichard Shtrtters
. Eehind-lens Shrrtter, Tirne and Instantaneolrs
This shutter is arranged so that it may be screwed to the panel of the camera
front, practically acting as an inside shutter. It then forms a part of the camera,
and is always firmly at-
tached and in position.
The back is fitted with
velvet, which insures a
light-tight joint when the
shutter is screwed to the
panel of thecamera front.
The lens flange is screw-
ed to a detachable panel
which fits into the front
of the shutter. Extra
panels for other flanges
may be had, so that any
number of lenses may
be used with the same
shutter, and any one instantly dropped into its place ready for immediate use.
The shutter should be attached to the camera front panel by four ordinary
small screws passed through from the back of the panel into the velvet-covered
back o[ the shutter. Care should be taken that these screws are not too long,
as it will interfere with the blind.
Prices, Fitted 'with lfirne Exposrrre Valwe
Size,inches,...,. tft rYe 2 z % s s % 4 + % s
Mahogany...... $ro oo $to 7S $rz oo $r4 oo $16 oo $r8 oo $zo z5 $zz z5
Aluminum.....$tr z5 rr 25 12 oo 13 25 r5 25 17 25 19 25 21 50 23 50
Before the Lens Shtrtter
Prices, Fitted'with Tirne Expostrre Valwe
Size,inches...... ryz ffi 2 zfi S S% + +% 5
Mahogany......$ 9 oo $ 9 oo $ g Zs $rr oo Stz 75 $r+ ZS $rp 75 $t8 ZS fiz- zs
Alumi-nurir..... rd z5 Io 25 12 oo 12 25 14 oo 16 oo r8 oo 20 oo 2 2 o o
Stereoscopic Shtrtters
To Fit on tlood of Lens
For stereoscopicwork a good time and instan-
taneous shutter is an absolute necessity. This
is the best shutter for the work. There is
absolutely no vibration with this shutter. In
ordering send us a slip of paper that rn'ill fit
exactly around the hood of lenses. Don't send an
impression or drawing. Also send distance from
the center of one lens to the center of the
other.
Price Tirne and Instantaneo\ls Shrrtters
I or 3 l-4 inch Centers,'with Patent ifirne Exposrrre llrrlb
rYe 2 zft
firy zs $r4 oo firs zsView original page 26Page 28 · Read text
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Shtrtters
The lris Diaphragirn Shtrtter
'fhe construction of the Iris Diaphragm
Shutter is based on a careful consideratiorr
of the optical principles involved, and it is
one of the most scientificallv correct shutters
yet produced.
When fitted to
lenses of oth er Fitted to Bausch &
manufacture Lomb-Zeiss Ana-
leaving stigmat Series If,
barrel intact. IIa, III arld 7a.
4 x 5 $r4 5o ;l $r5 oo 5 x 8 r5 50
6/x Bl 16 5o 16 oo ilsl 8 x r o 18 oo I r7 50
fl.orona Shutters witla lris Diaphrag;rn
" M o d e l D " :
The " Model D " Shutter is most simple in construction and operation. It is
exceedingly compact and has all the essential features of an up-to-date shutter.
It is light, durable and of simplest possible mechanism. Made only in two sizes,
4 x S and 5 x 7, and only in combination with an iris diaphragm, the price includ-
ing both the diaphragm aud the shutter. !
It is arranged so that it can be releasedby pneumatic pressure with the bulb,
or by hand in pressing the lever. The disk at the top of the shutter controls the
length of exposure from r*o of a second to z seconds. The indicator with the
index over the letters I. B. T. controls the action as to time or instantaneousexposure.
In operating the shutter there is no jar, even at
the highest speed, and the plate is fully exposed for
the time desired, in sharp contrast to these shutters
which take up much of the specified time for the
movement of their blades.
The graduation on the diaphragm plate is in
accordancewith the system of the British Society;
the number indicates the f value of the opening.
Where the plates are graduated with a second series
of numbers, as r,2, 3, etc., they do not refer to the
focus of the lens, but are only to be used to indicate
a change in the size of the opening, when using the
W. A. Irenses. The diaphragm plates are marked
with the f value of the various combinations of the
lens svstem.
When fitted to lenses of When fitted to lenses of When fitted to lenses of
Gundlach manufacture Gundlach manufacture other manufacture
without extra barrel with extra barrel leaving barrel intact
f8 oo $8 so $9 oo
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68 KIRK. GEARY & CO.
Btrttoras, Pins and Frarnes
We carry the most complete line of high grade button frames in the West and
fill any order, however small, by return mail. A1l of these frames are fitted with
cards, backs and celluloid. A11 of them can be used for machine-made buttons.
Send for our big list of unique frames.
No. c/E
36-I-,ine,Rolled Plate Gold. No. 363 P e r d o z e n . . . . . . . $ r r 6 o
36-I,ine, Rol1ed Plate
Per dozen
No. zOs
6o-I,ine, Irnarneled.
P e r d o z e r l . . . . . . . . . $ z + o
30, 36, 4o and 5o Lrne sameprice. '6 . No. EZ-S..rf Pin
zz-Line, Rolled Plate Gold.
No. 45-r'".get-rne-not
36-line, Rolled Plate Gold. No. 33
Per dozen $Z oo 36-fine, Gold Plate.
4 o - f i n e , p e r c i o z e n. . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . ' . ' . ' ,- ' .5o' First quality, per dozen ....$r +s
5o-I-,ine, per dozen 8 oo Second quaiity, per dozen r ro
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