The Diamond No. 2 Hand Camera was manufactured by Talbot & Eamer in circa 1893. This version was improved over the Diamond No. 1 camera with the inclusion of two view finders, the changing bag is covered with a lid and there is a handle for carrying. The camera was capable of taking 12 quarter plate negatives on ordinary dry-plates 2 3/8 x 3 1/4 inch without recharging. It featured a rapid rectilinear f11 lens and a self setting time and instantaneous shutter. The camera measures 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches. The Diamond No. 1 Hand Camera was originally priced at 52 shillings 6d, complete in case, but was later advertised selling at 35 shillings.

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