Underwater camera case

DESCRIPTION

ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionUnderwater camera housing, possibly hand made. The development of underwater cameras and housings was a gradual process, with early attempts involving protective boxes and later advancements in materials and design. This housing is on display at the Mount Flora Regional Museum.
CollectionLights, Camera, ActionCoastal collectionDate createdc1960Height (mm)130Width (mm)260Materialsmetals, bakelite, rubberHistorical details

Western Australia is known as the Shipwreck Coast and photographers such as Patrick Baker, who arrived from England in the 1960's, spearheaded the development of underwater photography, documenting and diving on wrecks such as the Batavia.

CONNECTIONS

KeywordsPhotography; Cameras; BoxRelated personDon Edwards

IDENTIFIERS

Accession number2016.42

ADMINISTRATION

Date of acquisition11th March 2016

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