Watson's Light Premier Camera was manufactured by by W. Watson & Sons in circa 1888. Designed to be exceedingly light and compact, strong and rigid. A high quality folding hand or stand camera. Made on the interchangeable system so that the dark slides, fronts and screw nuts can be interchangeable with standard replacements. Designed with a double extension bellows and rack and pinion focusing. features swing back, rising and falling front and rear ground glass focusing. Made in eight sizes ranging from quarter plate 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 to 15 x 12 inch, with pricing ranging from £7 15s 0d to £21 0s 0d. Options included a Rapid rectilinear lens, instantaneous shutter, brass bound construction, leather traveling case, folding tripod stand.

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