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PICTURE 6 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to
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PICTURE 6 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to
PICTURE 6 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it.
Picture shows : the correct position to hold the camera for a long shaped picture.
A box camera is a simple type of camera, the most common form being a cardboard or plastic box with a lens in one end and film at the other. They were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The lenses are often single element designs meniscus fixed focus lens, or in better quality box cameras a doublet lens with minimal (if any) possible adjustments to the aperture or shutter speeds. Because of the inability to adjust focus, the small lens aperture and the low sensitivity of the sensitive materials available, these cameras work best in brightly lit day-lit scenes when the subject is within the hyperfocal distance for the lens and of subjects that move little during the exposure. Eventually, box cameras with photographic flash, shutter and aperture adjustment were introduced, allowing indoor photos.
Picture taken 1st March 1933
Reading PostDaily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
752
Media ID 21821544
© Mirrorpix
1933 Camera Demo Demonstration Focal Lense Light Photo Photography Picture Pictures Sensitivity Snap Snapshot Technology The Box Camera Visual
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Capturing Moments in Time - The Box Camera Revolution
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. Step back in time with this vintage print from the 14-sequence series showcasing the iconic Box Camera. Picture 6 of the collection demonstrates the correct way to hold this simple yet revolutionary device, specifically for capturing long-shaped pictures. Box cameras, popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were a game-changer in photography. Consisting of a cardboard or plastic box with a lens on one end and film on the other, these cameras brought photography into the hands of everyday people. The lenses featured single element designs, such as meniscus fixed focus lens or doublet lens for better quality models. However, adjusting aperture or shutter speeds was often limited or non-existent. Consequently, box cameras thrived in well-lit day scenes where subjects remained relatively still during exposure. As technology progressed, advancements like photographic flash and adjustable shutters and apertures made their way into box camera designs. These innovations allowed photographers to capture indoor moments as well. Transport yourself back to March 1st, 1933 when this image was taken by Mirrorpix (not affiliated with any specific company). Let it serve as a reminder of how far we've come in our ability to freeze cherished memories through photography while appreciating the humble beginnings that laid its foundation.
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