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R A Y C A M E R A C O M P AN Y
R O C H E S T E R , N E \ r / Y O R K , U . S . A .View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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INTRODUCTORY
In presenting this, our third annual Catalogue, we take pleasure in informing our patrons that the f.rm of
Mutschler, Robertson & Co. has recently been incorporated as a Stock Company, with a capital of $rz5,ooo,
"and will hereafter be known as the Rarr CAMERA CoMpANy."
We have also secured a large factory, completely equipped rith all the latest and most modern machinery
necessary for economic and practical results,
The management will continue the same as in the past, and your every want will have our careful con-
sideration. The enviable reputation r-hich the Ray Camera has earned, together $-ith the enormous sales,
which have surpassed even our most sanguine hopes, has led us to add many new styles and original features
for 1899, to our alreadywell known line of cameras.
The quality of our goods from first to last is the result of care and painstaking, from the rninutest detail
to the most important parts, which are combined to produce a superb instrument.
Every department comes under our personal supervision, and nothing but the best, both in material
and rvorkmanship. are used in their construction.
Be assured that in the future, as in the past, Ray Cameras u'ill set the pace.
We believe that the best is none too good for our patrons, and therefore invite a careful inspection
of the following pages, illustrating in a small degree our manufacture, and in which at all times we are pleased
to let our product speak for itself.
Should you be unable to find catalogued herein x'hat you desire, make known to us your wants and we
xill cheerfully correspond with you.
We are glad of this opportunity to express our highest appreciation of the good will and support our
patrons have shown us, r-hich has already rev-arded our untiring efforts to give you honest value for your
money. We trust that our pleasant relations will still continue, and that we rnay be of more service in the
future.
very respectfully'
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THE CNMERA
userulness In this advanced age of photographic research, it would be useless to attempt to
pl."",r."ano give here a detailed account of the usefulness or pleasure derived from the use of a
camera, as it would fill a whole volume.
Neither have we the time or space, even if we were disposed to do so. Never-
theless, that this little instrument has found its way into the hearts of the masses is
fully demonstrated by the thousands who have them, and have captured the beautiful
and stored up treasures of art which otherwise would have long since been lost
and forgotten.
Picturesof How many homes are made bright, and how our memories are refreshed, as wc
Father^ -'tii;fr;;and ,
look at the scenes of our childhood days around the old homestead. The pictures of
father and mother, so natural, just exactly like them ! Who does not cherish the
picture of a brother or sister just as they looked when the little family were all at
home-the little group, so lifelike you can almost talk to each one of them, so
accurately are they reProduced.
Memories These little rrremoirs of such inestimable value, which the camera so faithfully
" old home," the dearest spot on n",,lj aids us in getting, not only brings us back to the
earth, but also accurately portrays each one of all the scenes and faces in which we
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Indeed, there is no other instrutnent in the wide rvorld with which so much enjoy-/ RnusinessEveryLive
ment, pleasure, and profit can be realized as with a camera.
The camera is no respecter of persons, it captivates all alikei no matter what ff'$#ifi;
your business lnay be, it stands ready as a silent partner to assist, until every live value
business man recognizes its sterling value, as it accurately photographs the product of
his toil, and a single picture oftentimes pays for twice the price of the carnera; and
if you are out for pleasure, you rvill surely come back rvithout it if you do not have '
the camera along. No matter what the recreation or pleasure may be, it is always pleasure
enhanced and kept fresh in our memory by the life-like pictures which are ever u iltn,
source of enjoyrnent, and not only to ourselves, but perhaps to our friends who rnay
not be so fortunate as to possess a camera.
The difficulties which have heretofore rendered it so hard to make good pictures Ease
have been entirely overcome, and the ease and sirnplicity with which the beginner can 3l*o,,.,,,
at once make good pictures is indeed rnarvelous.
The u'onderful progress that is being made in the art of camera manufacture has
brought the catneras in reach of all, and unfortunate indeed is the person who cannot
possess one.
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only question that confronts us is, rvhat camera shall I buy to get the best I..t.. _
possible value for the money. Ancl right here we u,ish to say that the manufacturers of if:}"
Ray Cameras have construrcted these instruments t'ith a full knowledge of the quality t^?:11;
and valtte of all other first-class carneras that are manufactured, and before you
purchase we ask a careful colnparison of the " Ruy " with that of any other manufacture.
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MADE \(/ITH THE RAY FOLDING CAMERA' SERIES s, SIZE 4 x 5.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
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Ray CamERAS
Are constructed of the best material that can be obtained, and combine all the most modern
improvements that can be assembled together to make the best only. They will satisfy the
demands of the most exacting.
The manipulation of Ray Cameras, from the little Ray Junior, which makes a picture
,% x zr/ inches square, up to the largest Folding Cameras, rvhich are works of mechanical
art, is so simple and easy that it is a delight to operate them, and beginners do not have
to make failures rvith the Ray.
The lenses used in all Ray Cameras are the famous Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.,s
lenses, and it would be a needless expenditure of time to try to enlarge upon the merits of their
goods. It is an extreme absurdity for any one concern to say that they believe they are
the only ones who inspect their lenses, as we have in our employ one of the most skilled
lens men in this country, and every lens is put to the extreme test, and we will guarantee
every one. There are none better.
Ray Hand Cameras are all fitted with our patent rotary shutter, which is the simplest
to operate and most effective shutter on any hand camera, causing no jar or vibration.
Ray Cameras have entirely done away rvith the old forms and styles of cameras, with
their cumbersome loads. The Rays are light, strong, neat, and compact, and before
attempting to purchase any other kind insist upon seeing a Ray, and you will readily be
convinced of their superiority over all others.
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RNY JUNIOR
This little camera is rvithout doubt in the hands of
more people than any other carnera in the rvorld, considering
its size and price. It is neat in appearance and perfect in
every detail. The wonderful demand and praise daily
received for this camera alone attest its value.
It is made of the best seasoned material, covered with
genuine seal grain leather, and has a leather handle; best
single achromatic lens, patent rotary shutter, for time or
instantaneous pictures, also brilliant view finder, capacity for six single plate holders.
Size of pictures, zy' x zt4 inclres; size of camera, s% x 35A x 3% inches; weight, 7
PRICE
Including t$o plate holders, #2.so
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MADE \[/ITH THE RAY CAMERA, SIZE 3fu x 3%.
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RAY CAMERA
For a moderate priced camera, this has been the
most successful of any ever offered to the public, and,
although nearly every other concern has attempted to
copy from it, yet the superiority of the Ruy has
rendered their efforts fruitless.
It is larger than the Junior, but constructed the
same, r,vith the addition of a large square view finder
and diaphragm, with three stops in full view. It is
made of the best seasoned material, covered with
genuine seal grain leather; patcnt rotary shutter and tripod socket; best grade single
achromatic lens ; revolving diaphragm, with three stops ; large, square, brilliant view finder;
leather handle ; capacity, six metal plate holders ; size of picture, 3% x 3%; size of
camera, 6% " +% x 4f inches ; weight r 4 ounces.
PRICE
Including two single holders, S+.oo
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Rnv B CAMERA
'I'he Ray B is the highest type of a magazine
camera, although entirely unlike the rnagazine
carneras now on the market, with their concealed
and ever-failing mechanistn, the best of rvhich are
constantly getting out of order and fogging the
plates, causing no end of annoyance.
The Ray B is equipped with twelve of our
patent single metal plate holders, rvhich are posi-
tively light-proof, and can be exposed in full
vierv of the operator in the brightest sunlight.
Each plate is encased in a light-tight, patent
holder, and this holder is superior to anything
ever offered, and can be handled in the brightest light rvhen loaded.
Rernernber, there is no guess-work rvith this carnera ; yott know what you are doing,
and do not have to guess at the results.
It is equipped with the very best improved Meniscus lens, and covers the plate perfectly
to the corners, with an extreme depth of focus. It is provided with our patent rotary and
speed adjusting shutter.
Made of the best seasonedmaterial; coveredwith genuine seal grain leather; leather handle; rotary
shutter for time and instantaneousexposures; vertical and horizontal view finders; tu'o tripod sockets;
revolving diaphragm,with three stops; improvedsingle Meniscuslens, aud .patent mutfiplyingattachment.
Sizeof ficture,S% * +%; sizeof camera,8 %"q% x 5r/ inches;rveight,rfi pouncls.It is made to hold
twelveof oor siigle metalplateholders,and they will be furnishedrvithtu'o or tr-elveplateholders.as ordered.
PRICE
Includingtu'elvesinglemetal plate holders, . $8.oo
Induding tu-o single metal plate holders, . 5.oo
Extra holders, each, .35
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RNY C CNiUERA
We are pleased to say that we believe the hearts
of the beginners have been touched by the superb line
of Ray Hand Cameras and the moderate prices that
have rendered it possible to obtain them, and in our
Ray C Camera the ambition of the amateur beginner
is fully realized. It is larger than the Ray B, and
makes a picture 4 x S inches, one of the most popular
sizes; has a capacity of three double plate holders,
holding six plates
The Ray C has the finest lens that can be made for a universal camera, giving fine
definition and depth of focus, and a glance at this instrument will prove it to be superior to
any 4 x 5 universal focus calnera made.
Made of the best seasoned material ; handsomely covered with seal grain leather;
embossed leather handle ; patent rotary shutter for time or instantaneous exposures, with
speed adjustment; vertical and horizontal view finders; two tripod sockets; improved
single Meniscus lens ; revolving diaphragm, with three stops, and patent multiplying device.
Size of camera, S% x 63/+ * 7 z/ inches; weight, r% pounds.
PRICE
with one double holder, S5.oo
Extra holders, each, I.OO
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RAY D C,AMERA
The Ray D Camera is the most complete hand
camera on the market, and is especially adapted for
either hand or tripod work. The lens is fitted with
sliding mount, that may be focused at any distance,
from six feet to any distance desired. The rear of
the camera is fitted with ground glass and door in
the back for focusing. The shutter is the M. R. &
Co., the simplest and nearest to perfection of any
ever placed on a hand camera of this style. A large
varietv of work can be done with this camera, also
small cabinets and portraits can successfully be made, Size of picture, 4 x 5 inches.
Handsomely covered with seal grain leather, and with leather handle; an accurately
marked focusing scale I two view finders; two tripod sockets for vertical or horizontal
pictures; best grade single achromatic lens, six-inch focus, large aperture, very rapid.
Size, gz/a x S% x 6zf inches; weight, zr/a potnds; capacity, four plate holders.
PRI.CE
Including one double holder, $8.oo
Extra holders, each, r.oo
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RAY E CNMERA
This camera has been constructed to meet the
demand for a large number who desire a hand camera,
complete in itself, that will take a sufficient number of
pictures without resorting to the dark-room. The Ray E
is equipped with twelve of our patent metal p[ate
holders, all of which can be operated in broad daylight.
It is not necessary to expose them all to get the desired
pictures before opening the camera.
Th9 Ray E is exactly like the Ray B, excepting in .
size, and it is superior to any so-calledmagazine -amera,
with their concealed mechanism, the best of which are
constantly getting out of order and confusing the operator. The Ray E is the best and
most complete 4 x S hand camera that has ever been built, and has all the most modern
improvernents, including the hjghest grade 4 x 5 Universal lens, and is without exception
the most compact, neatest, and most serviceable hand camera ever offered for the price.
Made of the best seasoned material; covered with seal grain leather; leathef handle;
two view finders; two tripod sockets, for vertical or horizontal pictures ; patent rotary
shutter, with speed adjustment; fine improved single Meniscus lenJ, fitted witfr revolving
diaphragm,with-three stops,.and our.p.atent muliiplying attachment; twelve single phtE
holders. Size of camera, g% x S x6'l inches; weight, includingplate holders, 3t/poinds.
PRICE
Includingtwelve holders, $ro.oo
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Ray FoLDING CaUERAS
In calling your attention to our line of Folding Cameras for 1899, we will endeavor to
give a description of each particular style in as clear and concise terms as possible, calling
attention to the particular features and advantages which each particular style possesses
over the preceding one. Hitherto the description of folding cameras and their various
styles, in the majoritv of catalogues, has consisted of frorn one to three pages of repetitions,
going over the same ground again- and again, and adding the particular advantages of a
certain style over the preceding one, the description of this certain feature occupying
probably a half dozen lines, and the balance of the description being almost identical with
the previous one. To wade through the labyrinth of continued repetition for probably
twenty-five to fifty styles and sizes of cameras, only serves to confuse the beginner and make
it almost impossible for anyone, except an expert, to discover any difference between the
various descriptions, except the price.
In describing our line for t899, we have endeavored to avoid this confusing repetition
and by practical drawings and concise description, make the difference in the various styles
plainly apparent, and thus give the intending purchaser a definite idea of the advantages
of any particular style.
The cameras throughout are constructed of the best selected mahoganl, thoroughly
kiln-dried, and polished to the highest degree of perfection. 'Ihe metal throughout is of
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www.orphancameras.com selected material, made particularly for each individual part. Durability has not been sacrificed for light I'eight and size, but every part is carefully figured ancl tested to perform the particular fulction it is intencled to perfortn, rnaking a hanclsotne, neat, and durable combination. As hitherto stated, every part of the work is under our direct supervision, and every camera is tested before leaving the factory, and is gttaranteed to accomplish all that is claimed for it, and you are assured in- every instance of honest valtte for your money.View original page 22
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M A D E W I T H T H E R A Y F O L D I N G C A M E R A , S E R I E S 3 , S I Z E 4 x 5 , R . S . L E N S .
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DESCRIPTIONOF SHUTTERS
THE RNY
A Is the settins lever. tc attachmsla- detachingleusandshutterrrom
A nh: fni.x:;- *" f};Ii:9.*"."t"e
O niaphrim adiuiioe lut"t. Rearlens removed, showing IrisDiaphngm'
b ff;';;;&';;ffii;?ht"'. -rotU 1o ittich tle shutier, the siuds H, A, Hlre-placed in the opening
F i"t" iri"tii"ni"g ro. I, I *I,Td anddetach,the themillgdopention!991.-'lqisp118-9reversed.tlmed to the risht. """"*tii tii"."J.
Oo, "u*"rur, on request of the purchaser, can be'fittecl with lenses and shutters of any
particular make they may select. In our price-list, however, we have listed them with our
new Ray Shutter, which is an entirely new invention, comprising all the features of a desir-
able shutter. It is very light and compact, and is equipped with time, instantaneous,finger,
or pneumatic release ancl Iris diaphragm, also a practical and convenient method of attac'hing
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THE UruICUM SHTJTTER
A Setting lever.
B Finger release.
C Pneumatic release.
D Diaphragm adjusting lever.
E Speed dial.
Our iameras are also listed with Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.'s unicum and diaphragm
shutters and rapid universal and anastigmat lenses, all of which have acquired an enviable
reputation, not in the United States alone, but all over the world. The name is a sufficient
guarantee that the goods are of the best and latest designs, and perfect workmanship.
Fu,ll directions for operating either shutter are furnished with every camera.View original page 25From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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