Keystone Capri 8mm Film Camera
Visual Description:
A rectangular vintage handheld film camera about the size of a coffee mug. On the narrow back side of the camera is a round viewfinder about the size of a dime in the upper right-hand corner and a short-woven strap attached at the lower right-hand corner. On the larger right-hand side of the camera is a lever that can be spun in a circle to capture a video. Sticking out of the front of the camera is an interchangeable camera lens.
Guided Tactile Description:
Explore the outer body of the camera; you will notice a textured, leather-like material wrapping around most of the surface. As you move your hands along the sides of the camera, you’ll notice a contrast between materials—the top half is a leather-like material, while the bottom half has a ridged, metallic finish. The metal lens tube is on the front of the camera, with a recessed glass center. If turned gently counterclockwise, the lens can be unscrewed. At the top front of the camera, you’ll feel a small square glass window. Trace your fingers down to the metal plate on the front. Feel the middle of the left side of the camera is the crank handle, which stretches down toward the bottom of the camera. The crank can be gently pulled outward and would rotate to wind the film (it may be stiff). Just beside the crank, toward the front, you’ll find a small metal lever which can be gently pressed downward.
Canon Autozoom Super 8 518.2 Camera
Visual Description:
A rectangular vintage handheld camera about the size of a hair dryer with a handle. On the front of the handle is a trigger that the user presses to film, and on the back of the handle is a plastic strap. On the narrow back of the camera is a round viewfinder about the size of a nickel on the upper left hand corner, and on the front of the camera, the lens can be turned to focus the image. In the middle of the right side of the camera, there is a button that can be pushed backwards to replace the film cartridge.
Guided Tactile Description:
Grip the smooth plastic handle at the bottom of the camera. As your fingers wrap around it, you’ll feel a strap attached to the back. On the front of the handle is a trigger which can be pressed. Towards the front of the handle, right above the trigger, is the camera lens. The rear portion—closest to the camera body—is wrapped in a coarse, black material. On the left side of this section is a small metal lever that can move up and down. The front portion of the lens can be gently rotated left or right. Trace your fingers along the right side of the camera. Midway along this side is a slightly raised rectangular panel. At the front of the panel is a small circular dial that can be spun left or right. Towards the back of the panel is a small sliding button. Slide the button back to open the camera body. Inside is a film cartridge that can be removed. At the top left corner, feel for the viewfinder, a small circular opening. To the right of the viewfinder is a round dial—this can be gently turned left (counterclockwise) to release a latch that opens a battery compartment.
Bell and Howell Camera
Visual Description:
A rectangular vintage handheld camera about the size of a tissue box. On the narrow back side of the camera, in the middle left, is a round viewfinder about the size of a nickel. On the front of the camera is the lens about the size of quarter. On the right side of the camera, there is a square textured slide button the size of a nickel.
Guided Tactile Description:
Place the camera upright in front of you, with the lens facing toward you. The front of the camera has a silver metal plate with the lens in the middle. The lens can be rotated left or right to adjust the zoom. Underneath the lens, “Filmosound 8” is printed in all-caps black text. The body of the camera is a dark gray. On the left side of the camera body, feel for a slightly recessed silver metal plate. Closer to the front of the camera, within the recessed section, is a small, grooved button. Slide this button toward the rear of the camera to open a side panel. When open, feel the internal compartment used to insert the film cartridge. On the right side of the camera, at the top left, feel a sliding tab—sliding this toward the rear of the camera opens the battery compartment. Below this area is another recessed silver plate containing two sections. Towards the middle front of the right side is a metal component with a round black button in the center, over a semi-circular scale of numbers. This component measures the focus of the image. In the same recessed area, to the right, is a dial can be pressed down and rotated to adjust focus through the viewfinder. At the left back of the camera is a small round viewfinder.
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