Pinhole 'Lens'
Maker and role
The Watkins Meter Company, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
F1348.2004
Description
Black, wooden disc with adjustment wheel, pinhole site and silver pointer needle. On reverse side disc is covered with a green coloured velvet. The label claims it can be mounted into any camera where a lens would usually be mounted.
Also included is the distributor's business card - J G McGuire, 58 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland. Disc is within original box.
Also included is the distributor's business card - J G McGuire, 58 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland. Disc is within original box.
Marks
Watkins Pinhole Lenses/ 10/ 12/ 3/ 6 Engraved
Works at any focus/ The Watkins universal/ pinhole 'Lens'/ 5-5-/ Instantly fits any lens flange light tight./ Any size plate. Any angle of view./ Simple rule./ Label
Watkins Pinhole Lenses/ 10/ 12/ 3/ 6 Engraved
Works at any focus/ The Watkins universal/ pinhole 'Lens'/ 5-5-/ Instantly fits any lens flange light tight./ Any size plate. Any angle of view./ Simple rule./ Label
Works at any focus/ The Watkins universal/ pinhole 'Lens'/ 5-5-/ Instantly fits any lens flange light tight./ Any size plate. Any angle of view./ Simple rule./ Label
Watkins Pinhole Lenses/ 10/ 12/ 3/ 6 Engraved
Works at any focus/ The Watkins universal/ pinhole 'Lens'/ 5-5-/ Instantly fits any lens flange light tight./ Any size plate. Any angle of view./ Simple rule./ Label
Credit Line
The Watkins Meter Company. Pinhole 'Lens', F1348.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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