The Vesta Camera was manufactured by the Adams & Company of London from approximately 1908 to 1926. Designed as a complete instrument of absolutely the smallest dimensions possible. Constructed of aluminum alloy, brass finished in black, and German silver, with leather covering and leather bellows. Fitted with a Zeiss patent Tessar F6.s and F4.5. The shutter is a pneumatic controlled with from 1 second to 1/250th of a second. An improved lazy tong extensions provides for rigidity and also for rising, falling and horizontal front movements. Designed for plates or cut film in two sizes. A 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch (or 6 1/2 x 9 cm) exposure size, measuring 4 2/4 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/4 inch when closed and weighing 18 ounces. Priced at 13 10 0. The other size was the 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 quarter plate, measuring 5 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 1 5/8 inch when closed and weighing 26 ounces. Priced at 15 15 0.

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