Kodascope Model D cine projector
Kodak Limited
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1930 - 1935
Materials
Metal, Glass
Measurements
270 x 130 x 180 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525249.1
Summary
Kodascope Model D cine projector. When assembled for use the two spool holders extend upwards and out towards the back and each comprises of two piece metal arms with fixing bolts and locating pins to ensure correct assembly. The axles which hold the spools connect back to the projector by pulleys and spring drive belts. From the back of the projector as there is no overall housing the drive motor is visible on the left and the film management system is visisble on the right. The left side of the projector. The motor housing is metal construction as is the light source. The lamp is of pierced metal for cooling but inside there is a solid metal box to contain and direct the light with a concave mirror oppposite the hole through which the light passes into the film transit area. The fitting for the electric supply is mounted underneath the lamp and takes the form of two blade contacts. The lamp bulb is a 110v 300w Gas filled Mazda PTH. The right side of the projector is the film transit assembly. This is almost entirely exposed and comprises plated metal spindles with a clawed drum which moves the film. There is a metal box over which the film passes through a spring loaded gate mechanism at the level of the lens. The lens is stored on a tapped spce in the base and is moved forward and screwed into thre front of the projector in use. The front of the projector has a knurled white metal knob above which is the control for the front foot of the projector, turning this raises and lowers the elevation of the projector. Then there is the tapped hole into which the lens fits. Below the lens is a plate which reads “ Kodascope Model D Made in Great Britain by Kodak Ltd, London. Total current consumption of lamp and motor 350 watts 100 volts fitted with universal motor for use with safety film only Trade marks protected throughout the world.” Underneath the projector is a solid cast metal base which has foru fixed felt covered feet. The extendable front foot is also felt covered. The base has the number 3001 cast into it.
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
Kodak Limited , manufacturer