Agfa motion picture topics (Apr 1937-June 1940)

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200-Inch Lens Photographed by Glenn Edgerton released in 16mm. form, and since compactness and convenience were essential in selecting the camera equipment to be used. I was advised, if possible, to use 16mm. instead of 35mm. Since many release-prints are to be made of the picture, 16mm. negative film, rather than the revers al product, was indicated. Several unbiased 16mm. experts with whom I consulted all told me that the fastest 16mm. negative film I could obtain was Agfa Supreme 16mm. negative. All of them recommended its use. Therefore I provided myself with