The dawn of motion picture era. A truly wonderful time. Beautiful equipment bell and Howell. Mary Pickford also a great human being. This type camera used by all the greats: Chaplin, Lloyd, Keaton etc. Still an excellent design even for some modern work. Or for " retro" style movie making. Camera requires artistry, compassion and discipline. No zoom lenses yay! Movies within system are generally superior photographically compared with modern products.
What a great camera. Unique stationary registration pin. Thank you Sam!
Thanks for posting! GREAT to see it's still out there and valued.
The dawn of motion picture era. A truly wonderful time. Beautiful equipment bell and Howell. Mary Pickford also a great human being. This type camera used by all the greats: Chaplin, Lloyd, Keaton etc. Still an excellent design even for some modern work. Or for " retro" style movie making. Camera requires artistry, compassion and discipline. No zoom lenses yay! Movies within system are generally superior photographically compared with modern products.
Really excellent look back, I must say.
What Lenses and Focal Lengths are on this camera? I am assuming they are bell and howell lenses.
Yup, Mary's camera has a fabulous new care taker. I'm very pleased as I work hard to place cameras rather than just sell them.
That was in-depth and fabulous -- is the camera in a museum or do you own it?
+Moosetta The camera is for sale. There has been an offer on it and I'm waiting to see the contract before committing.