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By Barney Garcia
This article will outline 3 different types of camera’s: Box,
Folding-Roll, and Viewfinder. This information will help you
decide which camera suits your photography needs the best.
For over several decades the box camera was the gadget of
choice for the typical amateur photographer. This is because
it
was cheap and simple, yet still capable of excellent results
under most conditions. Box cameras were usually fitted with a
single-element lens, a limited range opening control, and a
single-speed shutter.
Next up is the Folding-Roll Film Camera, which was also very
popular but not quite as much so as the box camera. The
folding
camera came in several types of formats, but basically, it was
a
box camera whose lens was included into a movable disk that
could slide back and forth on a rail, allowing the lens to
change focus from close to long range.
There were more complicated models available, but they were
more expensive and considered very high quality. But, the most
important benefit that they had over the box camera, was their
compact design when folded, which made them easier to pack and
transport. There has been something of a minor renaissance in
folding-roll film cameras in recent years, with appearance of
several new professional instruments. They are appreciated for
their large negative size and compact design.
Next is a Viewfinder type camera which does not use a lens to
view the subject but instead relies on a separate viewing
system in the camera for aiming and for focus. The range
finder
camera allows for accurate focus, however, by using two views
of
the same subject to adjust focus. In this camera there are two
images in the viewfinder. One is usually only a portion of the
viewer area and is usually slightly yellowish in color. The
photographer adjusts the focus ring on the lens and as they do
the two images move. When both on directly on top of each
other
they blend together and almost disappear which signifies that
the camera is in focus. The rangefinder is accurate and very
quiet as well as being light weight. It is also useful for
taking pictures in low light conditions or for candid
photographs. These cameras can easily be spotted because of
their double view windows in the front.
Enjoy your photography hobby and remember – keep experimenting
with different angles and new lighting. Don’t be afraid to get
creative!
About The Author: Barney Garcia writes about many different
topics. He is a proud contributing author and invites you to
his websites. www.camera-shope.info and
www.nano-spot.info
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