Thus, determining the origin of these micro-productions is
very difficult. Anyway, this detective has been assembled in
Paris, 8 Saint Joseph street, probably circa 1900.
The camera body is made with wood covered
with black leather. All the parts (knobs, viewer frames, screws, etc...)
are nickel-plated.
This camera is equiped with a guillotine shutter and a linear
lens which can be adjusted back and forth according to the focusing
distance. This is possible using the distance knob located on the right
side.
When totally back into the body camera, the lens can be protected by a
retractable galvanized iron shelter.
This camera contains 12 plates format 9 x 12 cm which had to be
preloaded prior to the shooting seance.