American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

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■I Twenty-six AM ERIC: AN CINEMATOGRAPHER March, 192C (Continued lie 23) De Vry Camera The De Vry camera, being manufactured by the De Vry Corporation of Chicago, is automatic, operated by a spring motor. This camera carries 100 feet of standard motion picture film. It weighs Sl/2 pounds, and may be spanned by a man's hand. While no tripod is needed, a universal screw socket is provided in the event that a tripod is desired. There is a hand crank for special work. The lens is standard F 3.5. The De Vry camera is a fellow creation of the De Vry portable projector which has been on the market for several vears. (Continued from l-H-.ce 25) iy O — All places marked o to be oiled week(Use 3 in 1 oil only.) R P means registering pin. (Oil weekly.) C E in circles means cutting edges. (Keep clean.) K C means keep clean. H N means hexagon nut (for adjusting film clamp lever.) C S — Clamp screw for blade holder. B H— Blade holder. F — Felt for setting blade holder on. T J— Toggle joint, T S — Toggle spring. S B — Scraping blade. C N — Clamp nut (for tightening blade, in holder.) Keep Up With Amateur Cinematoqraphij in the American Cmematoqrapher ILEX CINEMATOGRAPHIC LENSES For MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS Hex Super Cinemat F:2.6 Ilex Paragon Cinemat F:3.5 Hex Paragon Cinemat F:4«s Three Series of Highly Corrected CinematographicLenses Designed for SPEED — DEFINITION—COHERING POWER SPEED— Where Speed Is Essential We Recommend Our F:2.6. The Ultra Anastigmat Type, Which Is About Twice As Fast As The F:3.5 And Possesses Marvelous Illuminating Power. For General Ail-Around Work The F:3.5 Or F:4.5 Is Preferable, Owing /To The Greater Depth Of Focus. DEFINITION The Definition Is Remarkably Sharp — Snappy and Brilliant. COVERING POWER Even At Their Largest Aperture They Cover To The Very Corners Of The Sizes Listed Below. ILEX SUPER CINEMAT F:2.6 CAl . NO. Covers at Full Aperture EQUIV. FOCUS Price in Barrel Price in Focusing Mt. In. MM. 1 %x1 1% 35 S52.00 S36.00 2 %xl 2 50 J5.00 39.00 5 %xl 3 75 45.00 47.00 ILEX PARAGON CINEMAT F:35 CAT. NO. Covers at Full Aperture EQUIV. FOCUS Price in Barrel Price in In. MM. Focusing Mt. 1 %xl 2 50 S22.00 J26.O0 _ WixWi 3 75 30.00 54.00 ILEX PARAGON ANASTIGMAT F:4 S CA'l NO. Covers at Full Aperture EQUIV. FOCUS price in Price in In. MM. Barrel Focusing Mt. 1 %xl l'/4 !2 $25.50 *26.00 ILEX OPTICAL COMPANY Manufacturers of High Grade Photographic Lenses and Shutters, Projection Lenses, Condensers and Designers of all types of Special Optical Equipments. Rochester, New York „