Newmann Sinclair Autokine 35mm Cine Camera Model G

PART OF:
Sarosh Collection of Film Technology
Made:
circa 1940 in London
maker:
Newman and Sinclair Limited

Newman Sinclair Autokine spring-driven 35mm cine camera, Model G, serial no. 541, no lenses.

This camera was manufactured by Newman and Sinclair, London from 1927 onwards. Invented by Arthur Samuel Newman (1861-1943), it is constructed of duralumin, a lightweight metal. It is powered by a spring-driven motor which could run a full 200 feet load of film continuously, and works at speeds between 10 and 24 frames per second. It also has a variable shutter which can be adjusted to create 'fade in' and 'fade out' effects and a direct vision optical viewfinder. Because it is light, hardwearing and can be used hand-held, the camera was popular with newsreel and documentary film-makers for over three decades. Documentary-makers such as Robert Flaherty, Basil Wright and Humphrey Jennings used these cameras.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Feroze Sarosh Collection
Object Number:
2007-5005/59
type:
35mm cine cameracine camera
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford