Cameras Collection (#10)

Arthur, Prince of Connaught and French General, WW1
Arthur, Prince of Connaught presents a military decoration to a French General on the Western Front during World War One. Two men in the background stand with their cameras at the ready

Television cameras at Wimbledon for first time
Television cameras in action at the Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon in 1937 which was being televised for the first time that year. Date: 1937

Advert for Ensign camera 1919
10/- will buy this camera for your son. Six bright little pictures from every spool. Loads in daylight. Date: 1919

Advert for Ensign camera 1918
Ensign photography, means picture-making with British made apparatus and materials throughtout. " Ensign roll films will fit any roll film camera and give the finest results. 1918

Cuttens photography apparatus
John Cuttens apparatus for automatically photographing any unusual incident. Date: 20th century

The Prize Fight, 1814 and 1914
Depictions of the Prize Fight, of 1814 (above) and of 1914 (below). In the earlier version there is as much fighting in the crowd as there is in the boxing ring. Date: July 1914

Advert for Rolleiflex cameras 1939
Win the prizes with a Rolleiflex. The Rolleiflex has won some of the biggest money prizes ever offered in photographic competitions and here are some of the reasons why

Advert for Lancaster & Sons bellows cameras 1886
Advertisement for 19th century bellows cameras with mahogany frames and apparatus. 1886

Edge of 35mm film roll extending out of its plastic case

Illustration, camera with display of photos taken, titled view

Woman kneeling in the snow holding a camera, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

2619025; out of copyright

Picture No. 11071469
Children looking at the video camera - Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India. Date:

Picture No. 11071404
Long-nosed Vine Snake / Long-nosed Whip Snake / Green Vine Snake being filmed with camcorder - Agumbe Rainforest, Western Ghats, India. Date:

Picture No. 11050823
Surveillance Camera camera trap attached to a tree Maharashtra, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Tadoba National Park, India, Asia Date:

Picture No. 11050822
Surveillance Camera camera trap attached to a tree Maharashtra, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Tadoba National Park, India, Asia Date:

HRH Princess Elizabeth and her bridegroom Lt. Philip Mountbatten RN attended a full rehearsal this afternoon for tomorrows great ceremony at Westminster Abbey

JFK greeting the crowd waiting outside the Roman Catholic Chapel in Forest Row, East Sussex

Photographers crowd around Syed Wazir Ali and J. Navle during the All India Cricket Team tour of England starting at Pelsham Rye, Sussex 29 April 1932 Credit: TopFoto

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) adult, feeding on Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) flowers, with photographer in background, Monks Wood National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire, England, June

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) hind, feeding on peanuts, being filmed on camera phone from hide at night, Speyside, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, October

Group of birdwatchers with binoculars and camera with telephoto lens at coast, Norfolk, England, September

Picture No. 10882602
Children looking at photo of themselves in tourist's camera Date:

Picture No. 10738038
Photographer photographing Razorbill Date:

Picture No. 10879269
Cape Fur Seals - split level view of a Photographer photographing a seal with gulls in the sky above (Arctocephalus pusillus) Date:

Picture No. 10767521
Ron Taylor - Underwater Film maker in his workshop. Ron builds all his own underwater camera housings. Date:

Picture No. 10767544
Two Scuba Divers - Camerman and his female model Date:

Picture No. 10767532
Grey Reef sharks - with underwater photographer. (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Date:

Picture No. 10764209
Kangaroo - looking down lens of camera with photographer Date:

Picture No. 10750319
Great White Shark approaching the Sub and photographer (Carcharodon carcharias) Date:

Picture No. 10750315
Great White Shark - approaching the Sub and photographer (Carcharodon carcharias) Date:

Picture No. 10748956
Photographer John Daniels - with Kune Kune Pig Date:

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Photographer John Daniels - with Kune Kune Pig Date:

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Photographer John Daniels - with Kune Kune Pig Date:

Picture No. 10740930
Photographers - waiting to photograph Dolphins Date:

Picture No. 10739962
Bird Watching - Paul Prowse & Trevor Hosking Date:

Picture No. 10739968
Photographer - photographing a Gatekeeper Butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) Date:

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Photographers at sunrise in mist Date:

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Photographers at sunrise in mist Date:

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Photographers at sunrise in mist Date:

Picture No. 10733271
Birdwatcher in hide. The Lodge RSPB Nature Reserve Date:

Picture No. 10732661
Photographer - photographing jackdaws Date:

Picture No. 10878918
Wildlife Camera Trap - used by conservationists to locate endangered wildlife Date:

Picture No. 10878600
Wildlife Photographers Date:

Picture No. 10875061
Twitchers / Birdwatchers - with telescopes and binoculars - watching a rarity Date:

Picture No. 10874863
Photographer - Chris Brunskill in boat photographing Great White Sharks Date:

Picture No. 10871219
Hawkwatchers - at Lighthouse Point. Date:

Picture No. 10866838
Birders Date:

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Cameras have always been the silent observers, capturing moments that range from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Just like a camera captured the elusive Loch Ness Monster, these devices have become our trusted companions in documenting life's mysteries. In 1934, an advert for Leica cameras showcased their ability to freeze time and immortalize memories. As we look back at this vintage advertisement, we are reminded of how far technology has come in shaping our photographic experiences. Behind every great film lies a dedicated cast and crew. In John Guillermins' "Torment" (1949), they were not just tools but essential members of the team. They skillfully captured each emotion and action as actors like Valentino Musetti (The Saracen) and William Russell (Ian) brought characters to life on screen. Derek Ware, the fight coordinator, understood that cameras had a unique role in showcasing intense battle scenes. He meticulously taught Valentino Musetti how to fight while ensuring that every move was flawlessly captured by those lenses. At BBC Ealing studios, cameras witnessed William Russell's dedication during fight scenes for his character Ian. The lens focused on his determination as he immersed himself into his role alongside Valentino Musetti (The Saracen). These images serve as a testament to their commitment towards creating compelling visual narratives. Even beyond Earth's boundaries, cameras played an integral part in exploration. The Mars Exploration Rover allowed us glimpses into distant worlds through its lens - revealing breathtaking landscapes previously unseen by human eyes. From capturing mythical creatures lurking beneath water surfaces to documenting epic battles fought with valor and precision – cameras continue to be our windows into captivating stories waiting to be told. Edgar Wallace knew this well when he posed for a film photo; he understood that behind every image lay countless untold tales waiting patiently for discovery. So let us celebrate these remarkable devices that enable us to freeze time and preserve memories forevermore.