The No. 5 Onondaga camera was manufactured by the Wilkin-Welsh Camera company from 1900 to 1901. The No. 5 was described as being designed for durability and effectiveness. It was similar to the No. 6 except it featured a built-in safety shutter. The shutter provided time and instantaneous exposures and four diaphragms. The camera was constructed of polished mahogany. The bed was either covered in seal-grain covering or was polished mahogany. The outside was covered in black seal-grain covering. The metal work was nickel plated and highly polished. The front has rising and falling movement for regulating the amount of sky and foreground. The back is reversible and is fitted with spring actuated ground glass frame, which resides to allow the plate holder to be inserted. The brilliant view finder is also reversible for convenience when taking snap shots. Originally priced at $7.50 for the camera and one double plate holder.

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