Camera
Maker and role
Canon Camera Company Incorporated, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2021.7.1
Production period
Description
Canon TX SLR Film Camera.
Rectangular in shape, the camera is covered with a textured black plastic with a silver metal trim at the bottom. The top consists of metal platform with a series of knobs and levers. At the very centre is a metal insert for flash connection. On one side is a circular knob and black text which reads, "155451". On the other side of the flash connection is a black knob with various settings. A smaller silver push button is next to this, as well as a silver trigger. This trigger adjusts the numbers in a small screen above, which currently reads, "4 22 20 [...]".
At the front of the camera is the text, "TX Canon". In the centre is a 50mm lens, with a lens cap which reads, "Canon". On one side of the lens is a small silver trigger, and on the other is a small plug insert.
On the back is a small viewfinder enclosed in black plastic. On either side of the camera are metal attachments which hold a black fabric strap which has a black, plastic handle grip in the centre. On one side of the camera there is a silver dial. On the bottom of the camera is the engraved text, "CANON / JAPAN". There is a small push button beside this.
Rectangular in shape, the camera is covered with a textured black plastic with a silver metal trim at the bottom. The top consists of metal platform with a series of knobs and levers. At the very centre is a metal insert for flash connection. On one side is a circular knob and black text which reads, "155451". On the other side of the flash connection is a black knob with various settings. A smaller silver push button is next to this, as well as a silver trigger. This trigger adjusts the numbers in a small screen above, which currently reads, "4 22 20 [...]".
At the front of the camera is the text, "TX Canon". In the centre is a 50mm lens, with a lens cap which reads, "Canon". On one side of the lens is a small silver trigger, and on the other is a small plug insert.
On the back is a small viewfinder enclosed in black plastic. On either side of the camera are metal attachments which hold a black fabric strap which has a black, plastic handle grip in the centre. On one side of the camera there is a silver dial. On the bottom of the camera is the engraved text, "CANON / JAPAN". There is a small push button beside this.
Marks
155451 Engraved
4 22 20 [...] Printed
TX Canon Engraved
Canon Printed
CANON / JAPAN Engraved
4 22 20 [...] Printed
TX Canon Engraved
Canon Printed
CANON / JAPAN Engraved
Media/Materials
Record level
Collection
Credit Line
Canon Camera Company Incorporated. Camera, 2021.7.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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