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Eye-Matic Model 46 Motion Picture Camera
Specifications
Eye-Matic Model 46 Motion Picture Camera
Category
Communication
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Communication - Photographic T&E - Camera Equipment - Camera - Camera, Motion Picture
Object Origin
Wollensak Optical Company
1950s
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Motion picture camera with three (3) lenses and a black wrist strap attached to the back. Object is rectangular and sits vertically. Body of the camera is black and gray metal with silver accents. Film door on proper left side. Metal winding arm with black handle on proper right. Paper with film instructions found inside film compartment. There is a small lens on the back in the upper right hand corner.
metal
Marks: Front: "EYE-MATIC" Proper left side: "SERIAL 46-15569" Proper right side: "MODEL 46" and "WOLLENSAK / EYE-MATIC"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 5.25 in, Length: 13.5 in, Width: 3.5 in
Weight: 2.2 lbs
Credit
Gift of J. Clifford Curley and Joseph J. Curley, 2009.14.1
Display Status
On Exhibit
Eye-Matic Model 46 Motion Picture Camera
About: Eye-Matic Model 46 Motion Picture Camera
About: Eye-Matic Model 46 Motion Picture Camera
This 1950s Eye-Matic Model movie camera from Wollensak features selenium-cell exposure control, which allows the operator to monitor the camera’s light exposure. The camera uses 8mm film, which at the time, was mainly marketed towards amateurs, as it was cheaper and of lower quality.
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