Kodak Carousel projector Model 550R
- PART OF:
- The Kodak Museum Collection
Kodak Carousel projector Model 550R. Automatic slide projector for 2x2" slides. Kodak Projection Ektanar lens F:5" f/3.5, rack and pinion focusing. Hi-Lo lamp, forward, reverse controls; manual or automatic change - 5, 10, 20, sec intervals, provision for remote control. Takes circular trays.
Manufactured by Kodak in 1961, the Model 550R was Kodak's first carousel slide projector, adding a rotary tray fitting onto a 35mm slide projector. This allowed for motorised slide shows where photographs printed on slides were projected onto a wall or screen. The slides advanced automatically every few seconds, or could be controlled manually, to accompany a talk. While this was not the first of it's kind Kodak's design was more afordable and reliable than it's competitors resulting in it popularity as a product.
Details
- Category:
- Photographic Technology
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/7646
- Materials:
- metal (unknown), glass, plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
- Measurements:
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overall: 140 mm x 300 mm x 330 mm, 8.795 kg
- type:
- slide projector
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
