) in to make a picture. There are other sadvantages with which we will not bur- n the reader, but those stated are suffi- nt to show that there was a very real ed for a camera designed for this par- ular type of work. SprciAL CAMERAS FOR EXPERTS A leading camera manufacturer recog- zed this need a number of years ago, d developed a camera to meet the par- ‘ular requirements of the fingerprint pert. This apparatus, which is in very de use today, consists of a camera, and lighting unit in one case. The camera ‘tion of the instrument is accurately aced from the subject to be photo- aphed, by an extension of the camera, the front end of which are four minia- re light bulbs which derive their power om two batteries carried on either side the extension box. The front end of e apparatus, or that portion which is rected to the subject, is covered with hinged metal door which protects the thts and camera when not in use. The mera is entirely self-contained, and erely requires the insertion of a loaded m holder to take a picture. The camera placed against the surface to be pho- eraphed after the metal cover is raised. ° he shutter is then opened by means of small lever which also lights up the four obes and illuminates the subject to be iotographed. The length of exposure ries as the film used and the subject to photographed, from about six seconds about thirty seconds. As the “nose” of e camera is oblong and about 34 by 2% ches, it rests on any flat surface without eetering” during the time of exposure. film of the “process” type is generally The KAMLOOPS BOTTLING WORKS C. H. DAY, Proprietor | HUB CITY GINGER ALE PEPSI-COLA - 7UP - ORANGE CRUSH * KAMLOOPS, B. C. White Way Laundry Ltd. 77 Victoria St. W. DRY CLEANERS AND DYERS Kamloops, B.C. FISHER BROS. Home Terminal Garage Chrysler, Plymouth Cars and Fargo Trucks 577 Victoria Street Telephone 46 KAMLOOPS, B.C. 'GHTEENTH EDITION used to gain contrast in this type of pho- tography. A number of these cameras have given very efficient service to the technicians of the Force for a number ot years, ; About two years ago, members of the Criminal Investigation Department de- cided that a new and improved type of camera could be constructed, with fea- tures to meet the particular needs of the British Columbia Provincial Police. Drawings were first made, then a rough working model was constructed and tested. The theories of construction were borne out, and a perfected model was made. This camera after being tested, Two .22 calibre bullets in a recent attempted murder case. Photograph taken through eye- piece of comparison microscope. was used at the Police Training School during a course on Criminal Investiga- tion for detectives and candidates for detective rating. New Porice CAMERA OF PROVEN VALUE Handled by a number of men in train- ing, and used under conditions that would be found in the field, the camera proved its value. Plans made for the construction of six more of these cameras were pro- ceeded with, but lengthy delays in secur- ing lenses slowed down the work. Several of the cameras are now reaching comple- tion and will be sent out to different parts of the province and placed in charge of detective officers qualified as fingerprint technicians. At the same time, the De- partment recently was able to complete arrangements in securing six press cameras which are also to be distributed to strategic points, so that technical ser- vice may be obtained by any community with the least possible delay. In securing these cameras, a considerable delay in filling the orders was due to post war re- establishment of industry. The new fingerprint camera is just over a foot long, and has a three inch focal length lens, aperture f4.5. Either a film pack adapter, or film holders may be used. The film size is 214 by 3% inches. For illumination there are four 3.8 volt standard flashlight bulbs mounted two on each side of the three inch dimension. It has been found in photographing rounded articles, such as bottles and glasses, that with the lamps mounted in the four corners, there were always high- lights and reflections which tended to spoil the picture. By using the lights on each side, if the axis of the rounded object is placed at right angles to the three inch side of the camera aperture, the reflec- tions disappear entirely. The lamps are powered from a 4.5 volt dry cell battery, made up of three No. 6 dry cells, which are the type generally used for telephone and bell ringing cir- cuits, and also for motor boat ignition, etc. These batteries are readily obtain- able, and thus compensate for one of the disadvantages of the manufactured camera previously used. The latter had The Kamloops Mercantile Co. | L. 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