The Educational screen (c1922-c1956])

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March, 19} 1 97 possessions overseas as well as the mainland, with the exceptions of the Philippine Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Island of Guam. Before leaving this country on a trip abroad, it is especially suggested by the Bell & Howell Company that you register your camera, lenses, film, etc., with the customs office at the port of departure, using Form No. 4455. This will save all argument as to American origin when you return. After you have replaced your exposed film in the round black metal case which is furnished with all 16 mm. film, place the case in your paper carton or metal sealing case but do not reseal. If you wrap the entire package in several layers of ordinary newspaper it will help wonderfully in preventing deterioration from moisture. It is recommended that all travelers have an occasional roll of film processed abroad if possible, so as to afford an opportunity of checking their results. If you have film processed abroad, it is advisable to avoid mailing it across international borders, as delays and difficulties invariably occur. Many travelers prefer to bring most of their film home with them to have it processed at a domestic laboratory with whose work they are familiar. Note : At the date of writing, all film processed in Italy must be censored in Rome before leaving the country. This is a long procedure and should be avoided if possible by having film processed after leaving Italy. In general, the experience of the majority of travelers is that no trouble or restrictions are encountered by travelers. The laws evidently are not intended to operate against the amateur ; therefore, film is generally admitted free providing it is carried in the owner's personal baggage. Cameras The amateur in selecting a motion picture camera may choose one using one of three widths of film. The narrowest is the 9.5 mm. film such as used in the Pathex. The amateur standard or 16 mm. is possibly the most popular. Many amateurs use standard size cameras taking 35 mm. film. A few years ago there was a 28 mm. film on the market but it has been a long time since the writer has run across anyone using a camera taking this size. to* c»»'* wvtft M«^* feX»^ Vtv^°^^ .^^^'