prototype mechanism for fast pulldown flying spot scanner

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection

Claw mechanism prototype, Lumiere cam driven by sliding couplings to give very rapid pulldown time. Claw inserted into gate once every other movement. Fitted with Bell and Howell projector mechanism and gate with double sprockets and sound head flywheel. Arthur Kingston. This prototype was tested for a year long test by Marconi at Great Baddow, Essex.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/3434
type:
cine camera projector (component)
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford