PREMO NUMBER 10
Designed to meet the requirements of the most advanced photographer and of the specialist in photographic work, the Premo No. 10 is equipped with every known adjustment desirable in a hand camera for making pictures under all conditions.
The bellows is of such length as to readily accommodate the single combinations of any lens system, and also to meet the capacity requirements of telephoto lenses of the highest magnifications. This feature is also a valuable one in the processes of enlarging, copying and portraiture.
Provision is made for the use of lenses of the widest angle. For this purpose, it is necessary only to unclasp the two supplementary side arms, which drop the beds down on a hinge, removing it from the path of the shortest focus lens. Then a short supplementary bed, carried conveniently at the top of the camera when not in use, is substituted for the regular bed, affording easy focusing facilities.
The movable extensions are constructed entirely of metal, are actuated by a single pinion and attached to the wooden bed by metal angle pieces, making the operation impervious to changing atmospheric conditions. The swing back is actuated by rack and pinion, with locking device, as is also the rising and falling front. The standard clamp is automatic.
The camera is regularly fitted with the Planatograph lens—the best obtainable aside from the anastigmats, but it is constructed with the view of accommodating anastigmat lenses of any kind when desired. The regular shutter is the reliable Kodak Automatic fitted with Kodak Autotime Scale. This scale automatically indicates the proper time and stop opening for all outdoor exposures. (See page [7]).
The finish and general workmanship of the instrument must be seen to be appreciated. The shutter and all metal parts are highly nickeled and the covering is of the best leather, especially selected for its beautiful grain. The wood is mahogany with hand polished black finish. The carrying case is of sole leather, lined with purple velvet.
With all these advantages the Premo No. 10 can be successfully used even by the beginner. Its special features do not have to be reckoned with excepting when needed, and the Premo adapter will convert it at any time into a daylight loading film camera. The camera is made in the 5 × 7 size only.