Camera - Agilux Ltd., 'Ilford Sprite 35', Croydon, England, circa 1955
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1955
The 'Ilford Sprite 35' was a 35mm format, viewfinder camera manufactured by Agilux Ltd. for Ilford U.K., circa 1955. The camera has three apertures marked on the side of the lens: f/8, f/11 and f/16 with a shutter speed of 1/40th of a second.
Rectangular plastic camera, with square edges and a fabric neck strap. It has a shutter release, wind-up mechanism and view finder on the top plate. It is fitted with a '1.8 speed 1/50 sec. SUPERIOR lens'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 4
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- 235 mm (Width), 80 mm (Depth), 65 mm (Height)
Technical characteristics
- Brand recorded
- Ilford
- Maker recorded
- Agilux Ltd.
- Model recorded
- Ilford Sprite 35
Design
- Inscription
- Camera body: 'ILFORD SPRITE 35'.
Identification
- Candidate id
- mv-392531
- Museum object number
- ST 42544
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
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