The Al-Vista Model 4B was manufactured by the Multiscope & Film Co. of Burlington Wisconsin from approximately 1900 to 1908. This panoramic camera could also be adapted for snap shot pictures. It featured an attachment for taking negatives of different lengths with the same camera including, 4 x 4, 4 x 6, 4 x 8, 4 x 10, and 4 x 12 inches. It was similar to the model 3B but larger and more negative size options. The Al-Vista Model 4B featured a brilliant revolving view-finder, a film indicator showing when enough film is wound into position, a universal tripod socket, an extra rapid rectilinear lens, heavy nickel plated metal parts, covered in black morocco leather. The camera measures 10 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. Originally priced at $25.00 and the carrying case was an extra $2.50.

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