Western Electric Type II High-Speed Timing Rotating Prism Camera

High-speed timing rotating prism camera, Type II (16 mm), Eastman ERPI manufactured by Western Electric Co, Ltd, 1932. Framing rate of 2000 frames per second (FPS). Uses a timing device that projects or records timing marks onto the film. Lacks cover. Booklet, Timing system D-3895888. Motor in clock. Patented Serial No. 123. Included four metal legs.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1962-136
Materials:
aluminium, glass, plastic, metal, steel and electrical cable
Measurements:
overall: 420 mm x 270 mm x 395 mm,
type:
high speed 19mm cine camera
credit:
National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Western Electric Type II High-Speed Timing Rotating Prism Camera

Western Electric Type II High-Speed Timing Rotating Prism Camera

High-speed timing rotating prism camera, Type II (16 mm), Eastman ERPI manufactured by Western Electric Co, Ltd, 1932. Framing rate of 2000 frames per second (FPS). Uses a timing device that projects or records timing marks onto the film. Lacks cover. Booklet, Timing system D-3895888. Motor in clock. Patented Serial No. 123. Included four metal legs.

Measurements:
overall: 420 mm x 270 mm x 395 mm,
Materials:
aluminium , electrical cable , glass , metal , plastic and steel
Object Number:
1962-136/1
type:
cine camera
Case for Western Electric Type II High-Speed Timing Rotating Prism Camera

Case for Western Electric Type II High-Speed Timing Rotating Prism Camera

Case for high-speed timing rotating prism camera, Type II (16 mm), Eastman ERPI manufactured by Western Electric Co, Ltd, 1932.

Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 440 mm x 460 mm,
Object Number:
1962-136/2
type:
case
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum