Foldable 8,5×15" Vageeswari Camera [1]

Vageeswari cameras were large format cameras made in India.

History

Vageeswari cameras were designed and manufactured by K. Karunakaran, an Alappuzha-based technician.[2]

Karunakaran's father Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar, a part-time musician, earned his livelihood by designing and repairing musical instruments such as Veena, a classical string instrument originating from the Indian subcontinent, harmonium, violin etc. Karunakaran used to help his father in his workshop that helped him gain a practical idea of the woodwork and engineering that went behind instruments and as such the common skills shared with camera making.

Construction

The frame of Vageeswari cameras were made of teak with brass clips and screws. The lens was imported from Germany.

The first camera came with a price tag of Rs 250. Eight variants were produced that included small cameras that were used to make a maximum of four passport-size photos .

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Restoration of a Vageeswari View Camera – Fotografie". Christian Klant. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  2. ↑ "The unsung hero who invented Vageeswari camera". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 2016-04-20.


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