The Victorian Studio Camera
My Wratten & Wainwright 10x12 plate camera. It dates from around 1880 and in this shot is fitted with a Dallmeyer lens of 18" focal length. There is no shutter so exposures are made by removing and replacing the lens cap.

My Wratten & Wainwright 10x12 plate camera. It dates from around 1880 and in this shot is fitted with a Dallmeyer lens of 18" focal length. There is no shutter so exposures are made by removing and replacing the lens cap.