Submitted by Al…
The mission statement of the Edmonton Photographic Historical Society is that we are dedicated to the history of photography: the pioneers, the cameras and equipment and the place of photography in the world. In keeping with this mission statement, we try to ‘rescue’ unwanted photographic equipment whenever possible. The Society does not accept equipment as per say; rather we rehome it amongst people who want it and will give it a good home.
A lady recently contacted the Society with such a request. She had quite a few items from the estates of both her late father and uncle, and she thought it a shame to garbage these unwanted items. We agreed with her, and rescued the following items which we are in the process of rehoming.
1. Eumig P8m 8mm Movie Projector
EUMIG was an Austrian company producing audio and video equipment that existed from 1919 until 1982. The name is an acronym for Elektrizitäts und Metallwaren Industrie Gesellschaft, or, the "Electricity and Metalware Industry Company."
The Eumig P8m cine projector was Eumig's most popular projector. Between 1954 and 1969, 1.3 million of this model were manufactured. It came with a Eumig Eupronar f/1.4 / 20mm coated projection lens.
This projector is for 8mm film, up to 400 foot capacity, and features two sprockets and claw drive, electric motor, slider speed control., on-off switch, framing control, a 12 volt, 100 watt A1/186 lamp, and reflector condenser system.
2. Keystone K100 8mm Movie Projector
The Keystone Camera Company was an American manufacturer of consumer photographic equipment that began in 1919 in Boston. Notable products were movie cameras, and cameras with built-in electronic flash (the "Everflash" series). There is not much information available about the K100 Projector, other than to say it was likely made in the early 1960s.
3. Crestline 500C Slide Projector
Made by the Sawyer Company around 1961, the Crestline 500 C Slide Projector is for 2x2 (35mm) slides. It uses Sawyer's Stack Loader - so no external tray is necessary, and it will load up to 40 slides.
4. Flex Electric Mobilite 4-Lamp Movie Light
This Mobilite Movie Light was made by Flex Electronic Products Inc. Brooklyn NY, USA. The light uses either 300 watt or 375 watt / 115 volt lamps. The movie camera can mount to the top of the light assembly, and the whole assembly can either be held by a pistol grip or mounted directly to a tripod.
5. General Super 8 Editor Model II
You don't need a projector to watch your 8mm movies. With this General Super 8 Editor, you can easily view your films for editing purposes or to quickly see and prepare what parts of your movies you want to keep. With help of a splicer you can then quickly glue or tape together the parts you want to watch.
6. Baia Dual 8 Reviewer
Made in the USA in the 1970s, the Baia Dual 8 Reviewer can review both regular 8mm film and Super-8 film. Consists of two hand cranks which can play the film forward or backwards.
7. Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz 4 Flash Gun
The Ikoblitz 4 is a flash gun for flashbulbs. It has a foldable reflector which must be unfolded from a stack of 10 lamellae like a peacock's tail, after unlocking and removing the cover and uncoiling the cable. The lamellae are made of metalized plastic parts. The flashgun can be used in an accessory shoe, but must be connected by its cable to the flash connector of the camera.
8. Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera Flash Model
The Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera was very popular in the 1950s, and is different from the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera Flash Model. Many of each were sold over a decade. They were cheap, easy to use, and using 620 medium format film, produced sharp 3½ x 3½ prints from about 10' to infinity with the non-focusing, internal meniscus lens.
9. Canon case for SLR camera
A fitted camera case is a protective covering designed to safeguard a camera from damage, dust, and moisture. It is an essential accessory for photographers who want to keep their expensive equipment safe and secure while traveling or during storage. Camera cases come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, and are often designed to fit specific camera models.
10. Vivitar Model 283 Auto Thyristor Electronic Flash with Sensor Adapter
The Vivitar Model 283 Auto Electronic Flash Unit provides a source of variable-duration, high-intensity light, keyed to preset camera f-stops and automatically compensating for distance by means of auto control circuitry. In any of the four automatic modes of operation, flash duration and intensity are automatically controlled. The manual mode furnishes constant, maximum light output.
WARNING: Avoid using this flash on newer electronic cameras, as its sync voltage of over 200 volts might damage newer cameras. Use it only with mechanical cameras, or with cameras rated for use with sync voltages of 250 volts or higher. Slide it in your hot shoe like any other flash.
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