What is the tower camera?
Tower Camera is a camera from the tower of the camera of camera models produced for Sears, Roebuck and the company at the age of 50 and 60. Sears has sold a number of different models under the Tower brand, many of which were made by highly renowned manufacturers. Vintage camera collectors sometimes keep tower cameras in their collections, and some photographers also enjoy working with some Tower Camera models. Like another Sears product, the tower camera could be ordered by mail together with accessories such as a replacement film. Many Tower cameras were cameras with a single lens (SLR) produced by well -known brands such as Olympus. Others were boxed cameras and the Tower Camera range also contained some Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) cameras. Sears maintained the reputation of high quality and its tower camera line was no exception.
Many Tower Camera models are metal, and can then be very heavy. Some models represented variable lenses, while others not and the quality of the lens could be variable. In someErce cases can be mounted lenses from the regular line of the manufacturer on a tower camera, because some models were basically storage models with a different name board. Sears also sold cameras under other brands, although the Tower line -up was probably the largest.
Tower Cameras can be identified by the tower name printed on the camera. Some also brands called, suggesting that they were made for Sears. If the tower camera took care of it, it should be fully functional and usable, and some enthusiasts even found cameras with a film inside that could be developed to see what the previous owner photographed. In other cases, some restoration work may be required to clean the camera and preparation for use.
Several website enthusiasts keeps extracts about vintage cameras. People who have tower cameras and are not sure that model, kind of pOtrebný and other information can visit the site to see if there are any statements that correspond to their models. Many of these pages also have forums where people with experience are happy to offer advice to people who are just starting to explore the world of vintage cameras. Forums also usually include some photographers who can provide advice on the use and maintenance of vintage cameras.