International photographer (Feb-Dec 1929)

Twenty-two The INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER July, 1929 Qinema Equipment Expands The amazing development of the talking pictures with cheir innumerable ramifications, during the last year, has resulted in the institution of many new business organizations for the manufacture and sale of standard and special equipment for the work; and for the increase in capacity and output of established concerns. In the latter class is the Cinema Equipment Company, headed by Captain Ralph G. Fear, which within the last few weeks has been obliged to seek larger quarters to take care of the enormous increase in business. From the time of its inception un Upper— New Ho'"'' of fearless Products of the company's activities is the rebuilding and silencing of standard cameras which were adapted originally for silent films. Captain Ralph G. Fear has proved himself to be a veritable genius many of whose inventions have long been in use in the leading studios. But with the advent of the talkies, the adaptability and seemingly un1'mited capacity of Captain Fear has been strikingly demonstrated and he has come to the front with equipment that has proved indispensable to the producers of the new type of photoplay. Among other Fearless products is perimental work and changes in construction. Among other devices are the Fearless Automatic Clutches for Bell & Howell and Mitchell cameras. Their distinct advantage is instantly apparent. They allow instant stopping of camera in the middle of a shot. In a second, the camera may be disconnected from the motor when cranking for the slate. They prevent damage to the camera from the motor drive and also prevent damage to the camera when the motor reverses. They save film at the end of the action by stopping camera instantly. Another advantage is the EQUIPMENT CO. FEARLESS PRODUCTS der modest circumstances some time ago, Cinema Equipment has progressed steadily until it now represents an institution of the first magnitude, equipped with the most modern precision machinery and all necessary facilities for the manufacture of such special equipment, the inventions of Captain Fear, as: Fearless Simplex Ultra-Silent and Ultra-Speed movement for Bell & Howell motion picture cameras; the Fearless Automatic Clutch and trip for both Bell & Howell and Mitchell cameras; the Fearless Friction tripod and the Fearless Simplex Automatic Developing machine. One of the most important phases the Fearless Simplex Movement for Motion Picture Cameras. These are now available for Bell & Howell cameras. Pilot pin registration permits noiseless operation at speeds to eight times normal. Simplicity of design, accuracy in construction and the highest grade materials insure silence, reliability and long life. This movement is extremely easy to thread and clean. The Developing machine is similarly effective. The first example, installed at M-G-M Studios, successfully processed film without a single break from the time it was first threaded, and without weeks of ex Lowcr — A View of the New Fearless Machine Shops fact that they are interchangeable from Mitchell to Bell & Howell cameras. Also that they are adaptable to R. C. A. or Western Electric sound installation. They have innumerable other advantages that make them one of the most important accessories to be added to a motion picture camera. As far as is known the Fearless Automatic Clutch is the only safety clutch on the market. Another device is the Fearless Camera Trip. The trip may be installed in either Bell & Howell or Mitchell cameras. The Fearless Trip, in conjunction with the Fearless Automatic Clutch will instantly stop the camera in the event of a film buckle.