American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1963)

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New SeAQUArtz Most Powerful Underwater Light 5,000 watts from “pocket size" underwater light A new concept in underwater lighting is the “pocket size” SeAQUArtz Light, researched and engineered by Birns & Sawyer. The SeAQUArtz is only IV2 inches square but delivers a powerful 5,000 watts of exposure. A Birns & Sawyer designed cast aluminum housing with convection cooling fins, accommodates the intense, 65,000 candlepower, quartz iodide Sylvania Professional Sun Gun lamp and reflector. The exclusive reflector design has over 750 light intensifying surfaces individually engineered to work with and reinforce one another to provide a bril¬ liant, evenly distributed, easily directed light. The compactness and light weight of the SeAQUArtz makes possible new freedom, flexibility and maneuver¬ ability in underwater photography and illumination. It •trademark comes with adjustable locking yoke which attaches to camera or underwater apparatus for angling the beam. Unit can also be attached with C clamps. SeAQUArtz lights are available for 1 1 5 volt AC, 220 volt AC or 30 volt DC battery pack. Waterproof Joy connector cable comes in 50 and 100 ft. lengths, can be joined to reach greater depths. The SeAQUArtz with its special 14 -inch thick Pyrex lens, can withstand pressure to 300 feet. Other SeAQUArtz lights are in development with 1 ,000 ft. depth capabilities. Typical applications are for marine life study, geology, A.S.W. research, dredging and salvage operations, boat hull examinations, underwater missile research, piling and pier construction, harbor building and repair. Shown above: Catalog 5500 — SeAQUArtz light for 1 15 volt A.C _ $275.00 For prices on other models, cables and accessories, request SeAQUArtz Data Sheet. See your local franchised dealer, or write. BIRNS & SAWYER Cine Equipment 6424 SANTA MONICA BLVD. • HOLLYWOOD 38, CALIF. • HO 4-5166 • CABLE: BIRNSAW AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER, JULY, 1963 379