Very Rare Pathe Studio 35mm Hand Cranked Cine Camera Circa 1910 Restored Look!

Description: Welcome toInternational Cinema Equipment A Division of Magna-Tech Electronic Co. Inc is pleased to present for your consideration Pathe StudioWooden Hand CrankWith 50mm Krauss Tessar Lens 35mm Motion Picture Camera Circa about 1910 From the Age of the early "Silents " This rare Wooden 35mm Motion Picture Camera was made France. Historical Background on this camera from the ASC It was Introduced in the early 1900s, the iconic Pathé Studio was the primary camera used from the early to mid Silent Era. It is based on a patented Lumière design. Made primarily of wood, fabric and leather, the 35mm Pathé Studio camera is very lightweight, even with the top-mounted 400' magazine. A unique iris mechanism allows the cinematographer to fade to black or white during a shot, as well as create in-camera overlapping dissolve effects by way of backwinding the film. Some 1,700 of these Pathé Studios Cameras were reportedly produced and used to shoot such notable features as The Birth of a Nation (1915; photographed by Billy Bitzer, ASC) and the serial The Perils of Pauline At one time, it was the most advanced and popular motion picture camera in the world.Based on the same patent as earlier Lumiére Cinematograph (1895; itself based on work by French inventor Léon Bouly), it's clear to see the resemblance between the two cameras. The mechanism is working well. It will be film tested prior to shipment. A Video will be supplied of the Camera Operating Should you be the purchaser prior to shipment. Bid on this fully operational Rare Camera. It is in very good condition mechanically.It has completely restored . The camera mechanism and optics are all original Patina. Please allow-1-2 Weeks for us to ship your item. The wooden case is in excellent condition as well as the leather being fresh. There is a lens included as shown . These are getting extremely difficult to find . As for a Display piece is speaks for itself! Consult our other sales or call us concerning these items Shipping and Handling is extra, ICE-MTE since 1956 your number one source of super eBay Vintage & Antique Cine Cameras, Projection equipment and so much more. See our many other interesting sales. Visit our ebay Store for many more interesting Related Items! Your invited!If you are visiting Miami take some time and visit our new Museum of Cinema at the Coral Gables Art Cinema! Inspection and personal pickup can be arranged ( No extra Charge) International Cinema Equipment a Division ofMagna-Tech Electronic Co. Inc. Florida & Georgia Residents please add Sales TaxExports welcomed!

Price: 29995 USD

Location: Miami, Florida

End Time: 2024-08-29T17:53:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 65 USD