Man met een camera met een objectief before 1896

This anonymous illustration from before 1896 depicts a person using a large camera on a tripod. This image, likely taken from a book, highlights the intricacies of early photography, demonstrating the use of a leveling instrument and a camera with a large lens. The detail in the image reveals an interest in documenting the technical aspects of photography, a testament to the emerging field and its growing popularity. The illustration's small size suggests it was a part of a larger work, potentially a manual or textbook intended for a specialized audience.