American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1963)

For three pins I’d buy a Tri-Down ! Camera people have spent millions improving cameras but nobody cared about improving the triangles you use with them, until j Birns & Sawyer developed the Tri-Down*. We changed so / ffflF?S$ LOOK 3t much on this triangle that we even changed the name. A/fF/M tTl^SB f3St FAST As you know, the ordinary triangle soon develops a FiWF Hold'dOWfl ClSfTipS sort of coming-apart-at-the-seams condition. The mmr T . , , , ft Tri Down clamps have no slow, time hinges sag and the whole thing looks like it ought m'MjF consuming threads on the holding pins. m fwf They drop in place, fast. Lock with a twist to be in splints. Mmff of the set screw. One, two, three ... and all three legs are secured. Fast. Three, two, one . . . and all three legs are released. Saves time and temper. No more tedious turn, turn, turn of “valve handles." No more bent hold¬ ing pins. You'll love them. Tri-Down clamps are optional. A set can be added at any time. But the Tri-Down . . . there's a piece of equip¬ ment built to last a lifetime — if you don't live too long. Instead of wobbly hinges it has a sturdy pin and clevis construction that works precisely, efficiently and laughs at the years. Folds compactly. The Tri-Down is built by craftsmen with that something extra which makes Birns & Sawyer a cherished label. Order one today in plain aluminum or live it up with our shiny, black anodized aluminum model. Catalog 2110 — Aluminum Triangle with Tri-Down clamps . $36.00 Catalog 2111 — Aluminum Triangle without Tri-Down clamps . $26.00 \ ^'nS Catalog 211 1A — Set of three Tri-Down clamps with pins place, fast. Twist of for adding to 2111 . $10.00 the set screw locks. Catalog 2112 — Shiny black anodized aluminum triangle with Tri-Down clamps . $39.00 ’Trademark applied for See your local franchised dealer, or write . . . J Cameraman . . . 1 Tripod ... 2 Cameras DUAL CAMERA MOUNT FOR SPORTS, NEWS COVERAGE, NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY AND SPECIAL EFFECTS Two cameras always ready to film individually; or, wide angle and telephoto at the same time. Also, upright and inverted camera positionings to film forward and reverse actions simultaneously. A required accessory for every cinematographer for better coverage of many assignments and trick shots. 1 cameraman — 1 tripod — 2 cameras. Saves another tripod and another cameraman. Heavy duty special aluminum plate. Hardened collared wing bolts, wing nuts and spares. Fits all tripods . . . Pre-aligned mounting holes. Complete with Illustrations and Instructions Only $12 ZEPER INDUSTRIES, Photographic Products Division "Quality, Precision by Craftsmen" 8448 Forrest Avenue — Philadelphia 50, Pa. WHAT’S NEW Continued from Page 74 the image plane there is a small aper¬ ture 30/lOOOthsof an inch in diameter, which allows only the light from the center of the optical field to pass through to the photo cathode of the P/M tube. The Luminance Analyzer (Model A-500) measures 71/2 " long, 21//' wide and 6" high, and weighs 3 pounds. List price, less hand grip, is $675.00. Gamma Scientific, Inc., 5841 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego 20, Calif. New Safety Film Leader A unique safety film leader that re¬ quires no scraping and is available in a wide variety of colors, is announced by Starex, Inc., of Kearny, N. J. This new non-flamable acetate film leader can be used on all standard splicing equipment. Made expressly for splicing, it has no emulsion to scrape off. as is necessary with conventional film leaders. The opportunity to color-code film reels according to subject, film base, or any other desired category, is an¬ other advantage Starex offers. Details and prices may be obtained from the main sales office at 251 West 42nd Street, New York 36, New York. New Eclair 16mm Camera Camera Service Center, Inc., 333 West 52nd St., New York, N.Y., has been named distributor of the new Eclair 16mm reflex camera. Among the camera’s salient features are a built-in sync signal generator, automatic start mark system for both picture and sound, instant interchangeability of motors and magazines, and rapid self¬ threading of film. Perfect frame registration is assured through pilot pins which enter film perforations from emulsion side. A wide range of accessories and lenses for the camera are also available. Bolex Camera Conversion Lloyds Camera Exchange, 1612 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood 28, Calif., announces a custom 400ft. conversion with motor drive for 16mm Bolex cameras. Conversion includes a 400-ft. Mitchell magazine mounted on top of camera plus a rugged, dependable electric motor fitted on side of camera. Motor supplied may be either battery powered type or a 110-V synchronous motor. Complete conversion kit, as supplied for camera-owner installation is $349.50. For installation by Lloyd’s, there is an additional charge of $29.00. 33 AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER, FEBRUARY, 1963