Old Cameras, 1839-1939 by Robert White (Paperback, 2001)

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In 1839 the world heard that it was possible to capture the image by chemical means without the aid of the artist's hand. This book traces the development of the camera from its origins, through the wet colodion period and the boom years for amateur photography which followed the introduction of fast dry plates in the 1880s, and into the 1890s when roll films and commercial processing made snapshots possible. The twentieth century brought smaller, even pocketable cameras which led in the 1920s and 1930s to the miniature camera using 35mm film.

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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-139780747802662
eBay Product ID (ePID)87261197

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AuthorRobert White
LanguageEnglish

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Volume2
Item Height177mm
Item Width113mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Publication Year2001
FormatPaperback
Title_AuthorRobert White
Book TitleOld Cameras, 1839-1939
Series TitleDiscovering S.
Number of Pages88 Pages

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  • Best available short guide to vintage cameras

    This is the 2001 edition of a paperback Shire Album first published in the mid 80s. Cheap, short but authorative guide to vintage cameras between 1840 and 1939 so the scope is enormous. Disappointing only in the limited number photographs (none in colour). An excellent starting point for new collectors. The sequel covering 1939 to 1965 is also recommended.

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  • Camera Book

    A tiny book but plenty of good information and photos.

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  • A useful and informative pocket guide

    A fascinating and comprehensive look at pre-1940 cameras. Illustrated throughout, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in cameras and the history of photography.

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