International photographer (Jan-Dec 1934)

September, 1934 I I, I N T E R N A T I O N A PHOTOGRAPH E R Twenty-nine MINIATURE CAM (Continued camera workers know the importance of correct timing of development of the negative. The new timer is quite simplified. When the indicator is set to the number of minutes required the mechanism is automatically wound and the timing is started. It is equipped with an adjustable stop so that repeated settings may be made in the dark, permitting repeated timings of the same length while working in the dark without taking the timer out to the light. Prepared Fine-Grain Developers : Many new prepared developers have appeared lately so that the miniature camera photographer now has at his disposal quite a number of dependable fine-grain developers which are either ready for use, or require simple dilution, or the solution of ready mixed chemicals in water. The R. J. Fitzsimons Company have introduced their M. P. G. developer which is composed of paraphenh lene ERA PHOTOGRAPHY from Page 11 ) diamine, glycin, and metpl, the latter being added to bring out the shadow detail. Edwal also has recently announced their prepared Diamine-Glvcin developer. Diamine is pure paraphenylene-diamine manufactured by the Edwal Laboratories. Glycomine is a fine-grain prepared developer produced by the Stone Laboratories. The old reliable Boratol fine-grain developer is now offered in a new form by Burleigh Brooks, and the Morgan Camera Shop of Hollywood has chosen a name appropriate with the modern photographic terminology for their new fine-grain developer — Supersoup. We must not forget the number of prepared finegrain developers which have been on the market for some time, and which are still performing commendable service, amongst which are Agfa Fine-Grain Developer, Perutz Developer, Hauff Glycin Tubes, Rodinol, Glycinol, Rytol, Microgram 85, Nograin, etc. PRESIDENT WYCKOFF RESIGNS E. LEITZ, INC. Dept. 576 60 East 10th Street, New York W est em Representatives : SPINDLER & SAUPPE Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cal Every important improvement in Miniature Cameras has been pioneered by LEICA. Built-in Range-Finder coupled with lens for Automatic Focusing. Focal-plane Shutter with all speeds from 1 to 1 /500th second. 11 Precision Lenses, including speed lenses, wide angle lenses, tele lenses, and others. A Complete Line of Developing, Printing, Enlarging and Projecting Equipment for Miniature Pictures. LEICA uses cinema film, giving you a wide choice of emulsions for every photographic purpose. The negatives yield sharp enlargements up to 12 by inches and more. Buy a LEICA and the whole field of photography is within your reach — with greatest economy. Write for free illustrated booklet describing LEICA Camera, Lenses and Accessories. Alvin Wyckoff, for nearly six: vears president of Local 659, I.A.T. S.E. & M.P.M.O. has resigned. Air. Wyckoff enjoys the distinction of being the only man to hold the presidency of this organization, to which he was always unanimously elected. He is internationally known as a cameraman and has always been in the front ranks of the pioneer cinematographers of the industry. He was a member of the old Static Club and the A. S. C. and was for twelve years at the head of both the camera and laboratory departments of the famous old Lasky Studios. Many successful cameramen of this day were his pupils and he photographed many of the world renowned stars. He will engage in production on his own account. As a new wrinkle to beauty aid, Fay Wray had installed a small electric refrigerator in her boudoir in order to maintain a supply of ice packs. She has one also in her studio dressing room. Among the many followers in the Frank Capra lineup is a pet rooster who thinks Frank is all right. The rooster came to like the director because Frank fed him ears of corn. This all happened during the filming of "Broadway Bill" at Columbia. Flease mention The International Photographer when corresponding with advertisers.