A Keystone K8 cine camera
Keystone Mfr. Co.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1930 - 1940
Materials
Chrome, Glass
Measurements
160 x 45 x 80 mm
Place of origin
Boston
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1524753.1
Summary
A Keystone K8 cine camera. The body is alloy metal with chrome fittings. A plate on the front is headed 'Keystone 8mm camera model K8' then gives instructions on apertures for a variety of lighting conditions. The serial number is 867708. A patent no is also given - 2082505. The viewfinder is integral with the body and there are three speed settings. The lens is screw mounted and is marked 'Wollensak f3.5 One Vellonstigmat'. A wrist strap is screwed into the base. Inside one spool is marked 'Film when on this spool is only half exposed'. It is also marked with the manufacturer. Inside the side cover are loading instructions.
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
Keystone Mfr. Co., manufacturer