Business screen magazine (1946)

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216TAr! FOLLOW FOCUS ATTACHMENT for Mitchell Cameras OTIB ilB.21Q_ control of both Picture Framing and Lens Focusing Read what cameraman Michael Slifkasays about the new Follow Focus Attachment — only mech anism designed for Mitchell | Cameras which couples the finder directly to the lens i D H 1 1 « ^ 1 f ft r ^^ M' ^x'J li li Michael Slifka , member of International Photographers af the Mot on Picture Indus try. Local 64-4, hown with his Follow Focus j equipped Mitchell 35mm NC Camera. Mx . J . Hat. wur-d. »t^r-aw r>«w.x »Bi_ MuO*>.Xa m a.s.»b«<a. ».«» xo-»o».o— MOW. E4i:*o<3 « a2 X <aaC^»<X We are ahootlng with parallax follow focus Unit No. 3. Most of the work la play-backa In Interiors and exteriors, and this new parallax with an UC camera is paying off In many ways. Production hours are saved because of the rapidity of movement with the light-weight NC, yet there la no fuas or bother when lining up dolly shots. Of particular note Is the simplicity and speed with which the lens gear la locked and disengaged to rotate lenses. In rapid dolly 3)iota, while zooming away from an Insert, with thla NC follow focus unit for the first time we have the proper gear speed ratio with a simple turn of the hand. The follow focua control knob, with Its plastic footage dial on which lens footage calibrations can be transferred. Is very conveniently located where It can be seen and controlled from any poaltlon when following focua on dolllea. The dovetail adaptor is an excellent Idea as it makes reloading a pleasure but still keeps the finder attached to the camera. The simple design of the unit for mounting and the cain roller releasing knob is first class in that it in no way hampers or interferes with camera operation. ™«» ojr mifi NO c OAn »« cux^a, Mix*. MC3G&3.3,, 3XiXn«^ \ ■» ftiiXMlCmmi The Follow Focus Attachment shown assembled here is easily installed and readily removed. Follow focusing control is quickly and smoothly accomplished through the use of the single follow focus control knob. This long-awaited Follow Focus Attachment permits NC, Standard and 16mm Mitchell Cameras to be used for action shots moving toward or away from the camera. It assures full control of picture framing and lens focusing— particularly at close, critical ranges. Lightweight, the Attachment does not interfere with the use of any standard accessories and is supplied complete with bracket for mounting the matte box. Two models are available: 1, for use with the 16mm Professional, and 2, for use with the 35mm Sound Model (NC) and Standard Cameras. Write today for complete hterature and prices. CORPORATION ♦ 666 West Harvard Street • Glendoie 4, Calif. • Cable Address: "MITCAMCO 85% of the professional motion pictures shown throughout the world are filmed with a Mitchell NU.MBER 3 • VOL (ME 1 .> • 19 54