The Premo No. 8 Camera was manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company from approximately 1913 to 1922. Designed for the amateur who wanted to take on more serious work. Focusing was accomplished through the ground glass or center positioned brilliant reversible view finder. This camera accommodated both glass plates and film, with the addition of a Premo film pack adapter. Fitted with a Planatograph Rapid Rectilinear lens or an optional Kodak Ansatigmat lens f7.7. The shutter is a variation of the Kodak ball bearing shutter capable of speeds up to 1/100 of a second. It was made in three sizes, 4 x 5 inch, 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch and a 5 x 7 inch. Priced from $18.50 to $26.00.

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