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Above: The Campro in projection mode. Note the hinged section at the top to allow
film reel to fit and the small torch globe for projection.

camera facilitated framing of the image. The lens was a fixed focus type with a
variable aperture from f3.5 to f16. A basic film footage counter is incorporated on
the handle side of the body.

In projection mode, a top section of the body hinges up to allow the processed film in
a Pathé type enclosed 30 ft. cartridge to be accommodated. The take up was onto a
small reel supplied with the unit. A small low wattage torch globe located in the centre
of the film chamber was powered from either a battery or a small transformer via two
terminals on the rear of the camera body. The Campro was a sturdy unit, the body and
side door were both die cast – this resulted in a camera weighing in a 1.8 kg.

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