Midas Camera

Made:
1930s in London
maker:
Midas Camera Projector Ltd
Midas Camera

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Midas Camera - Projector combintion for 9.5 mm film. The same specifications as for camera CPH. 2513

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
Object Number:
1979-559/2515
Materials:
glass and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 152 mm x 85 mm x 112 mm,
type:
camera