American cinematographer (Nov 1921-Jan 1922)

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Exclusive Features of the MITCHELL are: (1) Means of focusing without disturbing the position of the lens, focusing on a ground glass; (2) Matte disc carrying stock mattes BUILT IN; (3) Four-way mattes INSIDE, operated from OUTSIDE; (4) Iris INSIDE, operated from OUTSIDE, and adjustable to any part of the aperture; (5) Rising and falling front; (6) Convenient way of matting; (7) A positive acting, releasing movement. Other DISTINCTIVE Features are: ( 8 ) Small spool for magazines; ( 9 ) Frictionless throat for magazines; (10) High speed takeup; (11) Automatic shutter dissolve; (12) Shutter operates automatically in 2, 4 or 8 feet, control from the outside; (13) Built-in hand dissolve lever; (14) Veeder counter, bulit in; (15) Level as part of Camera; (16) Vignetting arm part of Camera, not attached to Tripod; (17) Turret to carry 4 lenses; This Camera will appeal alike to the Operator and the Producer, on account of the labor and time saving features. Manufactured under Letters Patent and Patents Pending, by MITCHELL CAMERA COMPANY 6025 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles. California