The model A was one of a number of similar folding hand cameras from Lizars. It was produced in lantern ( 3 ¼" x 3 ¼"), quarter-plate, 4" x 5" and half-plate sizes and with a wide choice of lenses. As well as the polished mahogany finish, a leather covered version was made. By the mid-1900s the model A was no longer advertised. The price was around £5.10.0. The double extension and side swing options fitted to the second example were priced as extras.

A very similar model was offered by Optimus as the Kopit and by Levi. One of these companies may have been the supplier of cameras to Lizars prior to them establishing their own factory.

The Zeiss Anastigmat was not advertised by Lizars although other high-class lenses such as Goerz were.