Vageeswari cameras were Indian large format cameras manufactured by Vageeshwari Camera Works.[2] They were the first field camera manufactured in India and were recognised globally. Vageeswari cameras were designed and manufactured by K. Karunakaran, an Alappuzha-based technician.[3][4]
Cameras were named after the goddess Saraswati. The first camera came with a price tag of Rs 250.[5] Leading photographers appreciated it for its impeccable accuracy and perfect quality. Many Japanese camera manufacturers copied Vageeshwari's models and designed field cameras.[2]
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