Amateur Movie Makers (Dec 1926-Dec 1927)

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Bell & Howell's Monthly Guide Illustration No. 2 Illustration No. 3 Super-Speed The Super-Speed Filmo operates at eight times normal only (128 exposures per second). Its use slows the action down 8 times when pictures are projected at norma 1 speed. The result is the exceedingly s-l-o-w motion pictures, which seem to make the subjects floatin air. For very close analysis of fast motion , this camera is recommended. Filmo Super-speed Camera (without lens) including genuine leather carrying case $255.00. Same, not including case, $240.00. The exceptionally fast F 1.8 Taylor-Hobson Cooke lens, in focusing mount, is recommended for use with this camera. Price of lens $55.00 Get the Long Shot! with these lenses Ai&n® Selective Color Screen Attachment ^^^r M '111 \mUl~t ^ta^^ for use with the Filmo Projector HERE is a new device that will give your movies infinite variety and the charm of color in a very simple manner. Illustration No. 1, above, shows the new Selective Color Screen Attachment for Filmo Projector as it comes to you. No. 2 shows how it quickly attaches without tools, simply sliding over lens support casting where it hooks firmly into correct position. No. shows how any one of the four color disks — or a combination of them — may be snapped into exact place in front of projector lens. If a moonlight effect is desired, the blue disk is used. For pictures including field, woods or lawn the green disk is appropriate. For bright, sunny effects use the amber disk. The pink disk lends realism to forest fires, burning buildings, sunsets, etc. By experimenting with various combinations your pictures may be given infinite color variety. Or change color as film progresses without interfering with projection in any way. All disks turn free from beam of light when no color is desired. A typical Bell & Howell innovation. The price is only $6.00. Use a Color Filter for Your Beach, Water and Cloud Scenes CONDITIONS of light in August, as in May, June and July, are especially ^ suitable for obtaining fine effects with the use of the Filmo special Amber Glass Color Filters. The filter partially absorbs the excessive ultra-violet rays in beach, water and cloud scenes, and helps eliminate the haze usually so apparent in this class of work. Your filtered pictures are clearer, snappier and more Filters are useful, also, for snow scenes in winter. The following color filters are regularly may be obtained from Filmo dealers. Filter, Taylor-Hobson Cooke, for 1 in. F 3.5 lens $2.50 Filter, for Taylor-Hobson Cooke 25 mm. F 1.8 lens, also used for 1 inch lens in focusing mount $4.50 Filter, for Taylor-Hobson Cooke, 3?4-inch F 3.3 lens $5.00 Filter, for Taylor-Hobson Cooke, 6-inch F 4.5 lens $5.00 Mark coupon for descriptive circular. true to life, stocked and Glass Color Glass Color micrometer Glass Color Glass Color Up 6-inch, F 4.5 r-fk WW Telephoto Lens Iff A wonderful lens for taking long range pictures of shy animals and birds from a great distance. Gets the baseball or football games from high up in the stands. Power of magnification is six times normal. Matched viewfinder and eye-piece included to make its use exact. Taylor-Hobson Cooke 6-inch focus, F 4.5 Telephoto Lens complete in focusing mount, including sunshade, matched viewfinder and eye-piece $95.00. Ask for descriptive circular. 3 % -inch F3.3 Telephoto Lens For all around telephoto and general long range work, this lens is a gem. The F 3.3 aperture is the fastest ever offered in the telephoto series. Magnifies the object 3$£ times the size produced in regular 1-inch lens. While usually advisable to employ a tripod when using telephotolenses , the 3%" may be used without if the camera is held very steady. Taylor-Hobson Cooke 354" focus, F3.3. Telephotolensin focusing mount, including sunshade, matched viewfinder and eye-piece. Price .••:•■•■. $85.00 Ask for descriptive circular. The New jg&W "Heartform" Tripod Five sections — extra length and strength TDELL & HOWELL are exclusive distributors of the excellent new Heartform Tripod. This tripod takes its name from the shape of leg cross-section a hollow steel shaping particularly conducive to lightness and strength. The Heartform Tripod is of unusual length (56 inches) when extended to the limit of its 5 sections. Holds firmly at any height down to its folded minimum of 15 ' 2 inches. The maximum diameter when folded is only l'o inches. This compactness, with light weight (only 24] ■, ounces) makes the Heartform a very desirable tripod for allaround use. The price is $6.00. Mark coupon for further information. BELL&. 1828 Larchmont Avenue 'New York, Hollywood, London Thirty-eight