Pathescope Motocamera B 9.5mm cine camera
Pathe
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1932 - 1936
Materials
Metal, Glass, Leather, Card
Measurements
120 x 108 x 54 mm
Place of origin
Paris
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1524748.1
Summary
A Pathescope Motocamera B 9.5mm cine camera, with f3.5 fixed focus lens, integral clockwork drive and direct viewfinder. The camera is made of metal with a simple black covering, and has a leather steadying strap attached to the top. Markings; 'Pathescope' in white on the steadying strap. "Pathe - Paris 1;3.5 F=2cm no 111394" on the lens Inside the camera is the serial number 091552, and a card insert with "Points to remember" user instructions (English language version)
Provenance
Part of the Fenton Collection. A gift from British Film Institute in 2017. From 1986-1999, part of BFI collection for the Museum of the Moving Image. BFI purchased collection in 1986 from James Fenton's Museum of Photography, Port Erin, Isle of Man 1976-1986
Makers and roles
Pathe , manufacturer