American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1938)

September, 1938 • American Cinematographer 393 Bell &^ Howell Introduces Filmo 8 Candid Carrying Case for Speed THE famous "Let's go" sequence of professional studios now can be followed through by the amateur carrying his Filmo 8 in the new Bell & Howell Filmo 8 candid carrying case, cleverly designed with a hinged drop cover which allows the camera to go into instant action without removal from the case. Windows are provided in the snug-fitting inner case to make every camera operating part instantly accessible. Windows on right side of inner case expose Four Nations Planning to Compete in Quadruplication Motion picture producers in France, Great Britain, Germany and Italy plan to make pictures in four languages in an endeavor more successfully to compete with American-made pictures, according to a report published in Chile and reported to the Department of Commerce. The article titled "motion picture war declared between Europe and North America" stated that it was the intention of the "four powers" to endeavor to replace Hollywood productions in the European markets, the report stated. Although it is recognized that no one of the four nations is in a position to compete with Hollywood on equal terms, the article stated that concerted action of their part aided by the advantage of having pictures made in four languages, would enable them to offer competition to the American producers. Bell & Howell Executives Get Together with Dealers Capping a full week of business meetings participated in by Bell & Howell main office executives, Hollywood and New York branch managers, district managers and nearly a hundred visual education equipment dealers, Bell & Howell Company executives, branch and field men relaxed in a get-together and banquet at the Edgewater Beach Hotel, Friday, August 19. J. H. McNabb, Bell & Howell president, was master of ceremonies. He stated field reports indicated excellent prospects for increasing business this fall. The Bell & Howell business meetings coincided with a week of contact with photographic dealers from all over the nation who participated in the National Photographic Dealers' Association Convention held at the Hotel Stevens August 22 to 26. the footage dial, speed control dial and winding key. A window in the rear matches the eye position of the spyglass viewfinder. The left side window reveals the exposure calculator. With drop cover down in front, the viewfinder, lens and starting button are completely in the clear for action and use. Both inner case and drop over are made throughout of double-thickness, full-grain cowhide. The color is known as Bombay, a rich dark brown. The alllinen thread stitching in goldenrod color creates a classy, decorative trimming. Fastener and buckle attachments are nickel-plated. Richtone Laboratory Processes Kodachrome Duplicates in 8mm. and 16mm. Reduction Printing, Duplicate Negatives Sound, Linotype Titles Richter's Photo Service Inc., 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. .Hollywood HE 555.3 CAMERAMAN'S PERFECT EQUIPMENT THE GOERZ KINO-HYPAR F2.7 15 mm WIDE-ANGLE LENS and the KINO-HYPAR F2.7 75 mm (3") for LONG-DISTANCE SHOTS and CLOSE-UPS can now be had as Standard Equipment with the B O L E X 16mm MOVIE CAMERA. Other focal lengths can also be supplied. The distributors of the precisionbuilt BOL£X camera made this choice after a thorough test of the American-made GOERZ LENSES to assure their customers of the best possible picture results. Specify GOERZ LENS EQUIPMENT when purchasing the BOLEX CAMERA from the American Bolex Company or authorized Bolex dealers. For further lens information address Dept. A.C.9 CP. GOERZ AMERICAN OPTICAL CO. New Filmo 8 candid carrying case in the three pliases of "candid movie" action: 1. Ready starting position, case closed. 2. Hinged cover quickly itnsnapped and swit7ig down, making camera ready for action. 3. Action, camera remaining in case. Retail price of the case, complete with adjustable shoulder strap and sivivel attachment, is $0. 317 E. 34 St. American Lens New York, N. Y. Makers Since 1899 Agfa 17 Developer Ready Agfa 17, a developer well known to photographers, is now available in the ten-gallon size. A new and related product being introduced along with the new ten-gallon size developer is Agfa 17A replenisher, packaged in a fivegallon size. Agfa 17 is a fine-grain, soft-working borax type developer, popular with photographers. Although primarily intended as a fine-grain developer, it is preferred by many for general developing purposes and has been found particularly suitable for use with the new higher speed films. These preparations should prove a convenience both to the professional worker and the amateur who does a considerable amount of developing. The developer is packed in dry, powdered form in metal cans containing two separate compartments. When properly mixed with water ten gallons of developing solution are obtained. The replenisher is packed in a similar manner, and after dissolving in water is added to the developer occasionally to keep the tank at a constant level and maintain uniform developing strength.