American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

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Twenty-six AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER November, 1926 Announcing a new Clubbing Arrangement between PhotoEra and American Cinematographer To serve its readers, this publication has effected a clubbing arrangement with Photo-Era on the following basis: Regular Rates per Year: Photo-Era $2.50 American Cinematographer 3.00 Total for Both $5.50 By virtue of the new clubbing offer, both publications may be had, for one year, for $4.15 View of Hoef tier's true-ball tripod head for professional cameras. Trueball Tripod Head for Studio Professional Cameras Is Invented A new tripod head for professional motion picture cameras, known as the "Hoefner Trueball Tripod Head, Model B," has been placed on the market by Fred Hoefner, wellknown Hollywood precision mechanic The new head is a companion creation to Hoefner's "Model A," which, announced in the June issue of this publication, was designed for amateur cameras, among the users of which it has found a wide demand. Operating Principle As with the amateur type, the Model B works on the true-ball principle. "This is the only way," Hoefner states, "that more than one required motion can be made to move simultaneous, making the motion continuous and the tension equally maintained, for the following of a moving object — as there is only one side or surface to a ball. "Among the other features are: By turning a hand screw, the pan is locked and the tilt moved through a ninety-degree arc; and, by reversing the action of this screw, the tilt is locked and the pan action released. Also, the whole head may be instantly locked, making it more rigid. The drag tension may be adjusted to suit the operator. The operating handle is removable and telescopic. It is adjustable to any angle and length required."