The Al-Vista Model 5B was manufactured by the Multiscope & Film Co. of Burlington Wisconsin from approximately 1900 to 1908. This stereoscopic camera was advertised as the companies best seller. the camera
could also be adapted for snap shot pictures as well as stereoscopic views. It was similar to the model 4B but larger. the 4B accepted 4-inch film cartridges and the 5B 5-inch film cartridges. It featured an attachment for taking negatives of different lengths with the same camera including, 5 x 4, 5 x 6, 5 x 8, 5 x 10, and 5 x 12 inches. The Al-Vista Model 5B 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 6 inches. Originally priced at $30.00 and the carrying case was an extra $2.50.

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