The Optical Magic Lantern Journal (May 1893)

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The Optical Magic Lantern Journal and Photographic Enlarger. v. THE LATEST AND BEST THING IN HAND-CAMERAS I$ THE “ METEOR.” We Claim that itis Reliable; Impossible to get out of Order; that it is well made; that every part is separately: tested ; and that it is more Simple in ee than any other ; Hand-Camera. THE “METEOR” IS ONLY 12s. 64d. A complete Detective Hand-Camera at such a price, if perfect, will ba wanted by everyone, and we claim for THE 12s. 6d. “METEOR” that it is perfect and far ahead of all competitors. ; The ‘‘ Meteor’ is 94 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 62 inches deep. You are not obliged to buy one * without seeing and testing it. Ask the nearest Photo Dealer to show you one, and if he has not got it, ask hin why ? If he has not one and runs it down, you may take it to mean that he is afraid if he stocked it he would not be able to sell others which already fill his shelves; and you will greatly oblige by going to the next dealer. ~ Do not have other Cameras thrust down your throat, but insist on seeing the ‘istabn/ and if after then you prefer same other, we have nothing further to say. We simply ask you to see 7t and FORM YOUR OWN OPINION! We court criticism and comparison. Be sure it is the ‘‘Meteor” that is shown you. THE 12s. 6d. “ METEOR” has but two little brass knobs and the handle to carry it by, and the two view-finders (which are let in flush with the body), is cloth covered, has 12 sheaths carrying 12 quarter plates or films, and works by a new action, turn a knob not pull a string (Patent.applied forj, has two view-finders, special lens, working with a special time and instantaneous shutter mnside the Camera and again worked by turning a little brass catch, has a leather handle at top. Can be used for taking views or portraits both vertical and horizontal. Price 12s, 6d.. or by Parcels Post 13s. Obtainable of allPhotographic Dealers throughout the World. SPECIAL LIGHT BAMBOO STAND, 5s., free 5s. 6d. The “METEOR,” No. 2 Is similar in construction to the No. 1, but is fitted ok a still better quality lens, and: is covered with real leather, is fitted also with a spirit level, and is the very best value for money ever offered. It can also be used on a tripod stand, Price 2ls., Free by Post 2ls. 6d. Also Manufacturers of Bellows Cameras, Tripods, Lamps, Squeeges, Shutters, Printing Frames, and all Camera Accessories. Trade Supplied. J. THEOBALD & CO., 43, Farringdon Road, London, E.C. TELEPHONE 6767.