Cameras of the 1910s. Cameras of this era are still mainly of wooden folding construction, nickel plated parts are more common than lacquered brass, roll film becomes increasingly commonplace and red or maroon bellows go out of fashion towards the end of the period. The majority of everyday cameras are aimed using tiny waist level finders, which means that many informal portraits are taken from a low viewpoint. The camera manufacturing centres are chiefly in the US courtesy of Eastman Kodak, various English manufacturers and Germany.

Select a vintage camera image, below, to view details, most cameras have 360° views. Pictures are not to scale.