Camera [Dekko]

Object detail

Accession number

2001.42.1

Maker

Dekko Cameras Ltd

Production period

1930s

Description

Dekko, double 8 mm ciné camera. Black plastic with textured finishing on the sides. 'Art Deco' fan design for decoration by the lens, with leather carry handle on top. Large, wind-up handle on side. Taylor-Hobson Anastigmat 23 mm lens. Button on back opens side panel to acces film compartment.

Marks

DEKKO Embossed
MADE IN ENGLAND / PAT. APPLIED FOR Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass
Processed Material/Leather
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite

Credit Line

Dekko Cameras Ltd. Circa 1934. Camera [Dekko], 2001.42.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Camera Camera, Video Tools & Equipment for Communication Photographic T&E Camera Equipment

Collection type

Visual Technology Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Digital camera Camera lens Camera Point-and-shoot camera Camera accessory Lens Film camera Cameras & optics Material property Gas

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