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MPP's first major product was the Micro-Technical Camera, in 1948. This was far in advance of any other camera produced in
Britain. Mark II followed in 1949; Mark III in 1951; Marks VI, VII and VIII in 1952, 1956, and 1963. (Marks IV and V were not sold.) These had the full versatility and quality of
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Ltd.; in its early days, MPP employees also worked for
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