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Design
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When I specialised in architectural photography in the 80's I had need of a super-wide angle camera. The only ones available were very costly so I designed and built one. A number of different prototypes were built which all sold. This led to a small business, JTC (Jack Tait Cameras) in making a 6x9 cm super-wide cameras with rising front and a tracking viewfinder.
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At various times since I have continued to make cameras in 6x12 cm, 5x4 and 5x7 inch formats.
In addition to camera design, I produced large photographic murals for architectural interior use, designed a Kodak calendar commemorating the Kodak Colour Scholarship scheme, and a cover for Esso magazine.
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Wide 5x4 field camera
75mm interchangeable lens
6x12 cm wide angle 65mm lens
5x7 very wide angle box camera
75 mm lens, no shutter
JTC 6x9 camera
47mm + 65mm lenses
Four out of 15 different cameras
Kodak Calendar 1966
Cover picture for Esso magazine
Large mural designs