American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

October, 1926 AMERICAN C I N E M A T 0 G R A P H ER Nineteen the top or bottom is bound to be off focus, except on an exceedingly long throw, which the Biltmore does not have. At times the camera is necessarily placed at odd angles and distortion in the negative is unavoidable. This is made worse by projector distortion. The former can hardly be corrected, but the latter has no reason for being, except, for commercial gain (in the few seats thus saved), rank indifference, or ignorance. San Antonio, Texas, Is Center of Cinematographic Activity Quaint old San Antonio, Texas, is proving a mecca for members of American Society of Cinematographers. Harry Perry, A. S. C, is in the Lone Star town as chief cinematographer on "Wings," Paramount's epic of the air. Associated with Perry, there are now in San Antonio on this production, Paul P. Perry, L. Guy Wilky, Faxon Dean and Frank Cotner, all A. S. C. members. They are the stars of a cinematographic staff to which has been entrusted the adventurous task of capturing the air exploits of the battle planes used in the film. Alfred Gilks, A. S. C, has returned to Hollywood from a location trip of several weeks in the border city, where he was chief cinematographer on Paramount's "Rough Riders," directed by Victor Fleming. In Service To complete the equation, C. K. Phillips, well known to A. S. C. members, is now quartered at the flying station at Brooks Field, near San Antonio. Phillips, who served in the air force during the war, resigned last month as special representative on the American Cinematographer, when orders came from the War Department taking him back to the air service. He has already enjoyed the unique experience of having his friends among the A. S. C. members "shooting" in front of the barracks at which he is stationed. Having often stood behind cameras of members of the Society, Phillips now faces the possibility of appearing before the instruments, as, during the time he owned and flew planes in Southern California, he did special aviation work in different productions. Cliff Schirpser has charge of all the film and loading of magazines at the Fox studios. In the future if any panchromatic film gets fogged at Fox's it's just too bad for Cliff. Now! A Professional Movie Camera at an Amateur f*. V T Price DeVry Standard Automatic Movie Camera The De Vry Corporation, world noted makers of motion picture projectors, announces a new movie camera holding 100 feet of standard film at the amazing low cost of only $150.00. This remarkable new camera weighs 9 pounds and is 8,/2x6l/2x3%. Handsome all-metal, grained-leather finished case. Accurate, automatic footage meter. Three view finders: 1 — direct on the film, 2 — direct on the scene, 3 — right angle view finder in upper right corner. F 3.5 anastigmat lens on micrometer mount. Any standard lens can be fitted to the camera including telephoto. Focusing range— 2 feet to infinity. Instantly removable aperture. Amazingly Low $1 J?A oo Price Only The low price of the De Vry docs not mean a sacrifice of quality of material or workmanship. It is due entirely to the quantity produition machines constructed by De Vry to avoid the expense of assemble J and handwrought jobs. This movie ci.nera must be seen by professional cameramen to be appreciated. It has all the features of other cameras and features the others do not possess. AH other standard film automatic mov'e cameras sell for $350.00 and up! We welcome a cimparison of the De Vry at the k>w price of only $150.00 with that ai higher priced cameras. Ask Your Dealer Your dealer will gladly show you the Dc Vry. H your dealer cannot give you this information, write ut direct. A postcard will do. THE DE VRY CORPORATION 1111 Center Street Dept. 8-X Chicago, Illinois