The UNA Traveller, a c1927 field camera featured in John Kantymir’s column.
Toronto. This c1927 British field camera, ‘The UNA Traveller‘ is well named. The robust yet light construction meant it was reliable world wide – from jungle to desert to arctic.
In his column for the early 2010 issue of Photographic Canadiana, John Kantymir begins, “Long ago my father, Bill Kantymir, and I created a “Wish List” of cameras that were either historically significant or highly unusual – the Una camera is both.
“It is made of Duralumin which was developed for the skeleton framing of the Zeppelin air-ship where light weight was a must. The camera was perfect for the tropics or anywhere – hence the name Traveller.
“I purchased it overseas and believe it to be from the collection of Michael Auer. Its image can be seen in his book.”
John’s story continues in issue 35-4 where members can read the rest of the column – or if members joined more recently, on their DVD (it covers Photographic Canadiana volumes 1 – 40). Not a member? It’s easy – follow the steps to the right, or view the MEMBERSHIP menu item above.
