American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

Sixteen AMERICAN CI NE M AT O GR A PHER April, 1926 Kinograms Cinematographer Honored by the Explorers Club One of the greatest honors ever paid a news reel cinematographer has been bestowed upon Gene Lamb, staff operator in the Orient for Kinograms, by The Explorers Club of America, which has made him a full member of that distinguished organization. Associate members with Lamb number among them Amundsen, MacMillan, Captain Bartlett, who was with Peary on his trip of discovery to the pole, and a host of others. After a two-year expedition into Northern Tibet, Lamb, who is a native of Washington, D. C, came to America for a short visit. He was invited to lecture before the club and so enthusiastic were the members of his audience over his remarkable achievements that he was .told an application for membership would probably be favorably acted upon. Lamb thereupon make formal application on January 19 and on March 1 1, last, he was notified that he had been elected a fully qualified member. The full importance of this lies in the fact that in order to become a member of The Explorers Club the applicant must prove to the satisfaction of the electoral committee that his explorations have been of value to humanity and science. For instance oneclause in the rules expressly states that the applicant must show that he has "contributed to the geographical knowledge of the world." He must also be a recognized author and lecturer. U. S. Lines Film of Rescue to Be Shown Throughout Nation The Keith-Albee Theaters have booked for shpwing all over the United States, "History in the Making," a 1,600-ft. picture treating with the rescue of the British freighter, S. S. Antinoe, by Captain George Fried of the United States liner President Roosevelt. This picture, compiled by Leonard Mitchell of the United States Lines, in collaboration with International Newsreel, was originally used in connection with the official entertainment of Captain Fried by the City of New York. It was shown at the Hippodrome on the occasion of the entertainment of Captain Fried and his crew, and again at the benefit performance of that theater. ILEX CINEMATOGRAPHIC LENSES For MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS Ilex Super Cinemat F:2.6 Ilex Paragon Cinemat F:3.5 Ilex Paragon Cinemat F:4.5 Three Series of Highly Corrected Cinematographic Lenses Designed for SPEED — DEFINITION— C 0 VERING 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 SharpSnappy and Brilliant. COHERING POWER Even At Their Largest Aperture They Cover To The Very Corners Of The Sizes Listed Below. ILEX SUPER CINEMAT F:2.6 CAT. NO. Covers at Full Aperture EQUIV. FOCUS Price in Barrel Price in Focusing Mt. In. MM. 1 %xl 1% 35 132.00 436.00 2 %xl 2 50 3 5.00 39.00 3 %xl 3 75 43.00 47.00 ILEX PARAGON CINEMAT F:j.$ CAT. NO. Covers at Full Aperture EQUIV. FOCUS Price in Barrel Price in In. MM. hocusing Mt. 1 %xl 2 50 S22.0U J.V..0U 2 i%xiy4 3 75 30.00 34.00 ILEX PARAGON ANASTIGMAT F:4.5 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 CAT. NO. Covers at Full Aperture EQUIV. FOCUS Price in Barrel Price in Focusing Mt. In. MM. 1 %xl l'/4 32 $23.50 *26.00