The No. 2 Pocket Cyko Camera was introduced by John J. Griffin & Co. Ltd, of London in circa 1902. Like the No. 1 this camera was constructed entirely out of aluminum, except for the bellows, and was extremely light and durable. This was a bigger size than the No. 1 Pocket Cyko, incorporating a six plate day-light changing magazine, with plate capable of capturing quarter plate sized exposures. It folded into a think box for carrying, and measured only 1 1/4 inch thick, with the magazine in position, and weighing less than 15 1/2 ounces. It was fitted with a fix focus achromatic lens with a sliding diaphragm plate for two stops and a time and instantaneous shutter actuated by a couple of buttons. This camera originally sold for approximately £3 3s.

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