American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1960)

THE ONE-STOP $.01 [DM SR. m VIEWER anil SORi READER A4osf Advanced Professional 1 6mm Action Viewer with Many Exclusive Features Edit rigtit on your film. Models from left to rigfit or rigtit to left operation. Eliminates film scratcEiing and damage to sprocket Eioles — tension device keeps image in constant focus — Eium-free amplification — syncEironized witti Pre¬ cision Sound Reader. S.O.S. Ediola Sr. M Viev/er and Sound Reader Combination (left to right) . $320 S.O.S. Ediola Sr. Viewer MRL and Sound Reader Combination (right to left) . $395 S.O.S. Ediola Sr. Action Viewer Model M (left to right) . $135 S.O.S. Ediola Sr. Action Viewer Model MRL (right to left) . $200 Write for brochure. Picture always in focus — even when film tension slackens. BIG, CLEAR IMAGE, 3"x4" — remains sharp whether filr moving or stopped. Can be viewed in lighted room. No excess heat on film even when still. Coated Multi-faced Prism prevents flicker. Open Gate Threading. Can be synchronized with Sound Readers. o Comfortable viewing distance at 10^^ to 14". Individual Framing and Focusing Controls. Hi-Power projection lamp — easily replaced. Flip-up design allows cueing right on film — no frame Shows up normally undetected flaws in film. wHoi mmm soiosTiiiPEi! Automation in Magnetic Soundstriping 8 /16mm Film CINEMAPHON MAGNETIC SONOSTRIPER also has rapid rewind with separate motor, coupled flush footage counter, ball bearings on all driven shafts, heated drying drum with built-in ther¬ mometer, convenient inspection lamp on panel. It is sturdily constructed and self-contained re¬ quiring minimum maintenance. Now you can stripe your own film. Why send it out when CINEMAPHON SONOSTRIPER will do it in your own plant, saving time and money. The machine pays for itself with your first month's outputi The sound reproduction conforms to highest industry standards. Stripes 8mm and 16mm film, double or single perforated, color cr black & white — the only professional soundstriping machine under $2(300. Laminates Three Sizes of Magnetic Recording Tape — 0.8mm, 1.2 mm, 2.4mm. Stripes 8 or 16mm double or single perforated; color or black & white, raw stock, positives or release prints. COMPLETE with 3 spools of magnetic re¬ cording tape (0.8mm, 1.2mm, 2.4mm, plus 250cc of Cinemaphon Adhesive.) Only $1995 Write for brochure Magnetic laminated track assured 6 to 12db more output with no variation from processor to processor or from one film to another. Surface is “mirror" smooth, giving better frequency res¬ ponse, minimizing head wear with less back¬ ground noise. SPEED; Stripes 1,320 feet of film per hour. CAPACITY; 1,000 feet of film — holds approximately 2,000 feet of striping tape. WEIGHT: 36 lbs.— SIZE: 26"xl3"ll" deep. OPERATES on 110/220 Volf AC, 50 or 60 cycles. c TEL-Amatic 16/35 mm Meg/Pos FILM CLEiER Films Safely! • Jet-Spray Film Wash for 16mm and 35mm Filr • Curved Air-Blast Squeegees (pat. applied for) • Speciol Non-Scratch Buffers • Requires Only 15 Ft. of Leader • Automatic Operation — Pushbutton Control • Designed for Originals and Release Prints • Continuous Air and Solution Filtering • Electric Solution Level Indicator • Complete operation VISIBLE at all times • Variable Speed DC Drive • Take-Up Torque Motor, Adjustable, Reversible • 3000 Ft. Film Capacity, Reels or Cores • Speed over 10, (XK) Feet per Hour • Transmission, Silent Timing Belt Complete $2950 ®Reg. Trademark Wrife for brochure it Pays to Check with S.O.S. Before Buying Equipment Here, af S.O.S., the “One-Stop Source of Supply," occupying on entire building, you will find at all times an enormous stock, more varied and more complete than any in the industry . . , ofttimes we are able to offer savings seldom found elsewhere. $.D1 EEASK PEAIII GET ACQUAINTED with the mony advantages of this Plan, specially designed for the Motion Picture Industry, moking it possible to obtain latest film production and exhibiting equipment on very liberal terms. Write for FREE booklet. The Ultra Modern Way to Clean S.O.S. TEL-Amatic 16/35mm Film Cleaning Machine does more work and better than ma¬ chines twice the price! It has been thoroughly tested under the most exacting laboratory conditions with excellent results. Films with even the softest emulsions emerge scratch-free, crystal clean and clear — safely removes all dirt, grime and smudges from film. TEL-Amatic is a great modern scientific achievement. Foolproof safety factors protect precious negatives. You Cannot Damage Film With TEL-Amatic TEL-Amatic requires no previous experience or skills. The operator simply throws the switch and TEL-Amatic does the rest. Over 1000 ft. of film is cleaned every six minutes. One person can operate a battery of these machines — a tremendous labor saver.