Soho Cameras
Here are the Art Deco Soho cameras in my collection with date of introduction and film type.
I use a star system to rate cameras against their Art Deco credentials.
| Rating | Art Deco Credentials |
|---|---|
| Iconic: Famous, well-known and celebrated | |
| Significant: Pronounced and self evident | |
| Noteworthy: Worth giving special attention | |
| Acceptable: Modest and restricted | |
| Limited: Minor and insubstantial |
Soho
| Model | Date | Film | |
|---|---|---|---|
The Myna | 1929 | 120 | |
Cadet | 1930 | 120 | |
Myna All Distance | 1932 | 120 | |
Pilot | 1933 | 120 | |
Tuon | 1933 | 120 | |
Model B | 1935 | 120 |
History
The Soho company was formed c1926 by F.W.Pettifer and manufactured a large number of cheap box and folding cameras until c1967. Many of its cameras were distributed via premium schemes or mail order catalogues.