1973: How Does a CAMERA Work? | Science Session | Retro Tech | BBC Archive

Science Session is a science and technology programme for schools. This edition looks at cameras and photography - how exactly does a camera work?

Michael Rodd explains, and shows how you can make your own, giant camera - using nothing but bespoke parts fabricated by the BBC props department.


Clip taken from Science Session, originally broadcast on BBC One, 2 October, 1973.





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