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Corfield WA67 camera research: can you help?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Stuart Allen Oct 13, 2022.
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"I have an example of the replica of the 1888 Kodak camera made in Bradford to celebrate the centenary of the camera's introduction and the 1989 opening of the Kodak Museum at the (then) National Museum of Photography Film and Television.…"
"OK I will start digging through what I have. I will need to go up into the loft so give me a few days whilst I go hunting for it. "
"Hi Stuart,
It's good to hear from someone who knew Ken and who used the WA67 - a rare combination.
I know the history of the camera, the links with Gandolfi and I have gathered together some original literature. It would however be…"
"Hi. I knew Ken and have used the camera. I can look through paperwork I have to see if I have a price list and leaflets on the WA67 if you like? As you will probably know he had an interest in Gandolfi cameras when he an Brian Gould took over the…"
"Thanks Gordon, I do have these books, and have also been fortunate to discuss the camera with John."
"I'm sure you will already have all the information from John E. Lewis book Corfield Cameras but if not I can copy that section for you.
Regards,
Gordon"
Corfield WA67 camera research: can you help?
I would appreciate any help you can give to inform my research into the history and production of the Corfield WA67 camera, first marketed in 1990.The WA67 was designed by Sir Kenneth Corfield, perhaps more famous (in terms of photographic manufacturing history) for his range of Corfield Periflex cameras launched in the 1950s.The WA67 was a development of a camera, named…See More
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