American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

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Twelve AMERICAN CINEM ATOGRAPHER September, 1926 Amateur Cinemato 8 raphy 32 Exposures Per Second For 'Eyemo' A double speed mechanism for the Eyemo camera, is announced by the Bell & Howell Company, manufacturers of the Eyemo. The new mechanism permits the taking of pictures at the rate of 32 exposures per second, in addition to the standard speed of 16 per second. On Camera Face The increased speed is put into force instantaneously by manipulating the speed adjusting lever which, located on the face of the camera, controls the governor of the instrument. Used On Current Models The double speed mechanism, Bell & Howell officials state, may be embodied in Eyemo cameras now in use, the addition to the camera being made at the factory of the company in Chicago. Spring Motor As in the past, the 32 per second exposure speed will be motivated by a spring motor, the Eyemo being entirely automatic. Likewise, no tripod will be required. Besides facilitating the cinematographic activities of those engaged in golf, rowing, horse racing and other forms of sports and athletics, the addition to the Eyemo equipment is regarded as being especially adaptable for studio, newsreel and other professional motion picture use. The Eyemo is being used professionally by International, Pathe, Fox and Kinograms newsreel organi Illustrating "Eyemo" with new double-speed attachment. zations; and by Famous Players-Lasky, Warner Brothers, Mack Sennett, Universal, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Chaplin, Christie and other motion picture studios. It also is being used by various exploring expeditions. Sponsors Theatre Community Film The Bell and Howell Company is sponsoring the idea of motion picture theatre owners "putting the neighborhood in the movies," Like Idea An increasing number of exhibitors are said to be responding to the promotion possibilities suggested b y the idea. Details of such a community arrangement are offered by the Bell and Howell Company, 1801 Larchmont avenue, Chicago. E. Burton Steene Purchases 'Eyemo1 E. Burton Steene, A.S.C., Akeley camera specialist, has added an Eyemo to his array of camera equipment. Steene's paraphernalia includes an Akeley camera, a Bell and Howell professional and a wide variety of lenses. The A.S.C. member will use the Eyemo for special work and difficult shots. Camera Follows Projector Trail Owners of the De Vry standard projector are proving to be among the first purchasers of the new De Vry automatic standard camera, officials of the De Vry corporation, Chicago, declare. Standard Size The De Vry projector, built to take standard size film under any conditions, has been in international use for many years. Within the industry, De Vry outfits are owned by Al Christie, Cecil De Mille, Corrine Griffith, Mary Pickford, William S. Hart, Ben Turpin, the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Brothers. Official Use Some time ago, newspaper reports stated that, on a western trip, President Coolidge viewed motion pictures while traveling on the presidential train. Investigation showed that a De Vry projector was used. Similarly, the same (Continued on Page 16)