Midas Cine Camera/Projector
Midas cine camera/projector. Cine camera for 9.5mm film in special circular chargers. Taylor Hobson Cam Anastigmat lens f/2.5-16. Electric motor drive; hand turning in projection mode. Claw intermittent; two continuous sprockets. Built in MES torch bulb for projection. Folding frame finder; rear sight turns to light bulb. Detachable battery pack with two origianl Midas batteries. No1916.
The Midas camera/projctor was shown at the British Industries Fair in February and March 1934 and originally cost seven guineas. When used as a camera it took 30 feet (9.1m) of 9.5mm film in circular magazines. A small electric motor, could be attached, otherwise it was hand cranked. The processed films could be projected by the same mechanism but turned by hand, and a built-in electric lamp provided the light when the machine was connected to a battery.
Details
- Category:
- Cinematography
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/4549
- Materials:
- steel (metal), white metal (unknown), leather and glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 150 mm x 76 mm x 130 mm,
- type:
- 9.5mm cine camera
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford