American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1962)

» W > o w w H » w > M 3 BLACK & REVERSAL PRINTING PROCESSING COLOR PRINTING OTHER SERVICES • Work Prints • Color-to-Color Prints • Color-to B & W Prints • Raw Stock • Fastax Service • A & B Roll Prints • Fades-Dissolves • Timed Prints • Edge Numbering FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION WRITE 723 Sevi.-nth Ave., New York 19, N.Y. . JU 6-2293 prices on the complete McAlister line — should be addressed to Mr. Burton Grodin, Camera Equipment Co., Inc., 315 West 43rd Street, New York 36, N.Y. Filmline Spray Processor A new combination 16/35mm nega¬ tive positive spray processor has been announced by Filmline Corp., Milford, Conn. Designated Model S-60, this new combination processor develops nega¬ tive film at 35 feet per minute and positive film at 60 feet per minute. Featuring a friction drive and Film¬ line’s exclusive film transport system, it is guaranteed not to break or scratch film. Absolute control is maintained in each film chamber to insure sensitometric quality control and consistent development. The lower film assem¬ blies are adjustable and remain cap¬ tive in the position placed. The position of the lower assemblies can be easily monitored and adjusted by indicator rods at the top of each chamber. Additional features of the S-60 are: film chamber doors are completely removable for easy access to entire chamber; processing section is stain¬ less steel; impingement dry box; pre¬ cision temperature controls with in¬ dicating pilot lights for cooling and heating, 316 stainless steel pumps for developing and hypo solution, water temperature regulator, dual air squegee, feed-in take-up elevator for con¬ tinuous operation, replenishment flow meters, manual and automatic brake for film supply, variable speed drive, automatic electric torque motor takeup, precision thermometer and footage counter. EdnaLite Speed Reduction Filter EdnaLite Optical Co., Peekskill, N.Y., announces the availability of a new filter which reduces the speed of Kodachrome II so that the new film film can be used in cameras lacking ASA speeds of 22 or 16. The EdnaLite 2.5X Neutral Density Speed Reduction Filter reduces rated film by 21/2 times. It reduces Koda¬ chrome II Daylight speed from 25 ASA to lOASA; Kodachrome II Indoor Type A speed from 40ASA to 16ASA. The new filter now is available through EdnaLite distributors in the United States and Canada. Film Production Service Samuelson Film Service, Ltd., 25-29 The Burroughs, London, N.W.4, offers complete film facility service in Eur¬ ope, and are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The company’s rental department has over 40 camera outfits available both 35mm & 16mm, including Arriflex, Auricon, B&H, Eclair and Mit¬ chell. Other rental items include an extensive range of individual lenses (wide angle, telephoto, pack-shot and zoom ) in most mountings ; blimps, crab dollies, geared heads, location sound recorders, camera cars and edit¬ ing equipment. The company will supply technicians if necessary, and carry out assign¬ ments on behalf of overseas produc¬ ers on all types of productions ranging from features to television insert or news items. New Burke & James Catalog Containing 148 pages, 8^2 ^'xlU' in size, Burke & James’ 65th Annual Cat¬ alog illustrates and describes thousands of photographic items and equipment used in still and motion picture pho¬ tography. Copies are free on request. Film Splicer Florman & Babb, Inc., 68 West 45th St., New York 36, N.Y., is U.S. dis¬ tributor for the British-made Acmade automatic film splicer which employs Mylar perforated tape to make buttsplices in 16mm and 35mm film. 398 AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER, JULY, 1962