The Metal Miniature camera, Laterl first version, was manufactured by the Marion & Co. of Soho Square London in circa 1884. This was similar to the original version of the Metal Miniature camera, however it was formed into a box. The camera was constructed entirely in metal and fitted with an instantaneous shutter and Petzval type f5.6 5mm lens. It was capable of being carried in teh pocket along with twelve slides. It was made in three sizes. The smallest provided a 1 1/4 inch square sized exposure, the next was capable of producing 2 x 2 inch sized exposures and the largest was for 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures.



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