International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

CHRISTIE since 1 a a a ® Also 200 ofher Models of Power Supplies and Battery Chargers. Write for Catalog. CHRISTIE ELECTRIC CORP. 341 6 W. 67th St., Los Angeles 43, Calif. Norelco projection equipment Available from leading theatre supply dealers North American Philips Co., Inc. Motion Picture Equipment Division 100 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N.Y. n»»JMWBI«*JlillBI».M«fTC BRIGHTER LIGHT LONGER BURNING SHARPER PICTURE NEW CENTURY 70/35 PROJECTOR A new model 70/35 projector has been announced by the Century Projector Corp., New York. A further development of the Century JJ-Z, it has been designed, according to Frank E. Cahill, Jr., vice president in charge of distribution, to embody all that is desired by American standards as well as by experienced American projectionists and service engineers. Features of the new projector cited in the announcement are unique designs of the film traps and film gates (70mm and 35mm), and the direct coupling of the mechanism and the optical sound reproducer in conjunction with a poly "V" motor drive belt to the projector main drive shaft. Accompanying photographs show the new mechanism as well as the new 70mm film trap, the new curved film gate and the 70mm sprocket pad as Century JJ-2 mechanism with new 70mm trap and gate mounted. sembly. Both the film trap and gate can be easily and quickly removed from the projector for inspection, cleaning and changing to 35mm, without disturbing any other units. The new projector has been tested in actual theatre operation by competent projectionists. The film gate has solid hardened, polished heavy-duty steel runners for longer life. The Century-designed watercell and aperture plate are positioned in the projector to allow the film to come as close to the aperture plate as desired for sharp focus all mmwwwiv*i*rmT*>i*wT¥' around the edges. It is also possible to "set" the film gate to provide a soft edge aperture focus if so desired. These same designs are also incorporated in the 35mm film trap and film gate for sharper pictures, less film wear and for fast and easy The 70mm film trap, gate and (bottom) intermittent pad assembly. removal from the projector when changing to 70mm films. With these new film traps and film gates, it is possible to run both 70mm and 35mm films with extremely light tensions ( feather touch ) ; even with buckled films, tensions are held to a minimum, it is pointed out. Film tensions can be readily adjusted and set to desired positions for optimum screen results. In addition, a method has been engineered into these projectors for changing from the standard 24 frames per second to 30-frame speed without extra motor or change of parts. Transfer is made by slipping the new multiple "V" belt over to the proper pulley, which is already mounted in place. Provisions also have been included to adapt 3-D synchronous projection and synchronized separate sound reproducers if needed. Conversion kits are available. The new design retains such Century features as double rear shutters, watercells, dual purpose sprockets (70mm-35mm) and pad roller arms, separate 70mm and 35mm Ampex magnetic clusters, simplified threading, unit construction of vertical and shutter shaft assemblies; absence of oil baths except for the intermittent movement, and separate 7/16 and 5/16 magazine spindles for all reels. iP OVtCUHC &Vt6o*t& Free Test Samples CARBONS INC., BOONTON, N. J. STEADIER LIGHT LESS ATTENTION PERFECT COLOR BALANCE Free Carbon Chart 14 International Projectionist May 1963