Houghton Victo (Triple Victo)

The Victo (Triple Victo), introduced by Houghton in 1900, represents a significant early venture into the burgeoning field of 35mm still photography. Predating the Leica I by over two decades, this camera belongs to the pioneering generation that sought to adapt the motion picture film format for handheld still cameras. While its specific operational design details are obscure (Type: Unknown), its introduction highlights Houghton's engagement with smaller formats and portability before the later popularization of 35mm for stills. Utilizing 135 format film, it was part of the crucial experimental phase that ultimately established 35mm as a dominant still format, making it an artifact of photographic evolution.