What does "sportsfinder" mean?

A kind of camera viewfinder made from wire rectangles, including a smaller one nearer the eye and a larger one further away, with no optics. The smaller rectangle was centered in the larger, which would then give an indication of what would be included in the photograph.

What is a synonym for "sportsfinder"?

Common synonyms include: albada finder.

Sportsfinder

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A kind of camera viewfinder made from wire rectangles, including a smaller one nearer the eye and a larger one further away, with no optics. The smaller rectangle was centered in the larger, which would then give an indication of what would be included in the photograph. historical

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albada finder

Etymology

Blend of sports + viewfinder.

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