We put the world before you by means of the Bioscope and Urban films (Nov 1903)

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161 The 'Prestwich' Patent Kinematograph Camera MODEL 4. This instrument is constructed on a principle entirely different from any other im the market, and has every desirable feature in a camera of its kind. During the last three years it has gained the highest reputation, giving excellent results with little knowledge necessary on the part of the operator. POINTS. — The registration or spacing of the film is absolutely accurate. The system of magazine change boxes which are fitted to the camera render it very convenient ; the standard sizes containing 400 to 500 feet of film (according to thickness), which may h; exposed in short lengths on different subjects. An indicator is fitted to tin' camera for showing the quantity (in feet) of film used, the number being discernable while the machine is being operated. The camera is very small and compact, weighs only 8£-lbs.,and when packed in ease with magazines is as portable as a half-plate outfit. All parts are beautifully made, the best Run metal and steel being used in construction, and ease is of polished mahogany. The mechanism being fitted to a solid brass angle plate prevents any warping, the camera is therefore also well suited for use in tropical climates. 1 Prestwich ' ' Patent . . . . Kinematograph Camera. Constructed on an entirely new principle. Weighs only 8! lbs. Perfect Registration. Simplicity of Working. Every Instru ment Guaranteed. Beautifully Compact. Perfection in Workmanship. PRICES. "Prestwich" Patent Kinematograph Camera, with two Magazines for 400 to 500 feet of film £25 0 0 Special Stigmatic Lens, 3 in. working at //5 .. ... ... ... ... 4 4 0 Tripod, best polished ash, very rigid (4i feet) ... ... ... ... ... 12 6 Banvas Case for Camera, Magazines and Accessories ... ... ... ... 13 6 Large View Finder, accurately marked ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 15 0 Price— Total "Prestwich" Outfit (complete as aboye) Code Word—" BIOCHIMIE. £32 5 0 it