American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

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Twenty four AMERICAN CINE MAT O GRAPHER August, 192G (Continued on Pa&'e 10) really could be comprehensively pictured. Those on the ground were wholly unable to approach closely, because of the danger from bursting shells and shrapnel. Officers in command were in complete ignorance of the extent of the disaster. They did not know what to expect next. Captain R. L. Berry of the navy learned that an International Newsreel cinematographer had flown over the "battle front." He immediately got in touch with the newsreel's officials and asked that copies of the motion pictures and still photographs be rushed with all possible speed to Dover, where Brigadier General Hugh Drum, Admiral Plunkett and other officers waited to inspect them. An official navy car, carrying Lieutenant Gunnell, U. S. N., was dispatched to the Park Place station of the Hudson Tubes in Newark where S. H. Macean, news editor of International Newsreel, met it with a complete copy of the motion pictures and a projector, together with enlargements from the still picture negatives. MacKean was accompanied on the trip by Captain Walter H. Wells of Governor's Island, representing the army. The distance from Newark to Dover was covered in record time. A Marine on the running board waved all other cars off the road and despite heavy traffic the Navy car went through without a stop. At Dover it was learned that General Drum had entered the reservation with other officers and the ride was resumed to the main gate of the arsenal, two miles within the line of troops. The car promptly was passed and the pictures rushed over shell-torn roads to the "front," where General Drum was found in company with Captain Sayle, Captain Berry and others. In an impromptu "theatre," to the roar and whistle of exploding shells, surrounded by acres of trees laid flat, wrecked automobiles and shattered buildings, the officers eagerly studied the pictorial record that gave the information so eagerly desired. From these pictures conclusions were drawn which enabled the officers in command to say with some certainty just how much danger remained of further explosions. General Drum and all of the officers concerned expressed to International Newsreel their thanks and congratulations on its enterprise. WHETHER for interior or outdoor shots, Zeiss Lens equipment on your camera insures results. No matter how thorough your methods, how good your lighting or how elaborate your settings, the Sinai result will be better — whenever and whereever Zeiss Lenses are employed. CARL ZEISS, Inc. 153 West 23rd St. New York [Formerly H. M. Bennett} A NEW LENS "That has made good" Large aperture F:2.3. To a large extent responsible for the Bas-relief, or solid appearance of th« subject on the screen. Good definition over the entire field, yet not harsh or wiry. A portrait lens In short focal lengths 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, with full closing diaphragm. Price is reasonable 40mm $50.09 50mm SO.OO 75mm 55.O0 A trial will be satisfying ASTRO-GESELLSCHAFT, mbh., Berlin FOR SALE BY MITCHELL CAMERA CORPORATION 6025 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif.