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Our Hon. Secretary ancl Treasurer



embracing subjects varying from an elephant to a bird-eating spider,

there is only one form of camera, namely the “ reflex ”, that can be

recommended. It must be borne in mind, however, that no matter

what type be selected, it is the lens that is the all-important part.

This should work at an aperture of not less than f. 5‘6, and by

preference f. 4/5.


The camera itself should embody a focal-plane shutter. A revolving

back to obviate the necessity of removing the dark slide when

it is desired to change the plate from an upright to a horizontal

position, and a double extension focussing rack, enabling one to

photograph small objects, such as beetles, fish, butterflies, etc., at

a distance of a foot or less, are desirable additions.


Keflex cameras and good lenses are rather expensive. I think about

£15 would be about the figure at present prices for a quarter-plate

camera, but good second-hand ones are often obtainable.


Should Capt. Rattigan care to communicate with me direct, I shall

be pleased to go into matters more fully.


Yours faithfully,


W. S. Berridge.



24 Fortismere Avenue,


Muswell Hill, London, N. 10.



We deeply regret to report the death of the Duchess of

Bedford, Vice-President of the Society. In former days

she frequently attended the Council meetings, and her

writings on Avicultural subjects are well known to all

of us. Her death leaves our Science the poorer by the

loss of an able ornithologist.



OUR HON. SECRETARY AND TREASURER


Mr. J. L. Bonhote has now taken over the Secretaryship and

Treasurership of the Society, vice Messrs. Pocock and Ezra. His

address is Park Hill House, Park Hill, Carshalton. All com¬

munications apart from editorial matter should be in future addressed

to him.



