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The Zeus 35mm Camera was distributed by the Jos. Barry Ltd. company of 115 Corporation Road, Middlesbough, UK in circa 1950. This camera is believed to be one of the first 35mm cameras introduced in the United Kingdom. It was a metal constructed camera with art deco styling, finished in brown ( see ad description ) with chromium plated metal trimmings. The camera featured a two speed shutter, 1/25 and 1/75 in addition to time exposures and was fitted with a meniscus fixed focus lens with a focal length of 5cm and aperture of f/11.

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