American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1959)

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NOW OFFERING NEW DESIRABLE FEATURES ACADEMY AWARD WINNING PRINTER ROBOT HIGHER SPEED . . . The speed of the light selector arm which rotates the light shutter has been increosed from 36 to 63 R. P. M. STAINLESS STEEL CONTACTS . . . The new stainless steel contacts insure a longer, trouble*free life due to their self-cleaning action. MOTORS OPERATED ONLY DURING PRINTING . . . The servo-unit drive motors are actuated only during actual film printing and are started end stopped by the tape reader information. This results in reduced wear on motors, brakes, and clutches and reduces maintenance costs. GREATER ACCURACY . . . Sharper brake action increases the accuracy of the printer point selection. LONGER LIFE . . . Smoother engagement of clutches in the servo-units increase the life of the motor and the bett. NEW ELECTRONIC COMMAND UNIT . . . This circuit is redesigned to avoid any wear and arcing of relay contacts and results in lower power transformer temperature. NEW SIGNAL LIGHT ARRANGEMENT . . . The lamp in the electronic unit does not light up until the time relays have operated indicating that the unit is ready for printing. IMPROVED SAFETY CIRCUIT . . . Additional safety features have been incorporated to eliminate misfiring of thyratrons controlling the servo-unit, thus assuring correct positioning of the light selector arm. QUICKLY ADJUSTABLE . . . For added convenience the machine can be quickly adjusted to any of 21 or 31 settings as well as offering adjustable spacing. WRITE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING OUR NEW RENTAL PURCHASE PLAN FOR LABORATORY EQUIPMENT WITH ADVANCED DESIGN UNICORN ENGINEERING CORPORATION KEEP UNICORN IN MIND AUTOMATIC TAPE SPLICER Unicorn's Robot Splicer is the ideal piece of equipment for use in splicing film in total darkness prior to its entry into the processing machine. Assures an extra strong splice which cannot come apart during the processing cycle. Eliminates all danger of nicks to processing rollers caused by staples, clips, or eyelets. Pressure sensitive Mylar-base tape wraps completely around the cut edges of film resulting in a film saving butt splice. This guarantees minimum waste and safely ties down edges so that they cannot catch in the processing machine parts. THREE MODELS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Model A-2835-35mm $2,200.00 Model A-2816-16mm $2,200.00 •Model A-2870-70mm $2,700.00 •Special order EXCLUSIVE HOLLYWOOD DISTRIBUTORS; FILM COMPANY MAIN OFFICE: 956 N. SEWARD ST.. HOLLYWOOD (38). CALIFORNIA BRANCH OFFICE: 524 WEST 43RD ST., NEW YORK (19), NEW YORK HO. 2-3 2 8 4 L O . 3-1546 44 AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER