Kodatoy 16mm cine projector.
Kodak
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1931 - 1932
Materials
Metal, Plastic, Glass, Wire
Measurements
310 x 247 x 146 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525259.1
Summary
Kodatoy 16mm cine projector.
Full description
The projector has a red crackle finish and has an integrated motor (with a hand drive option),in a single unit, sitting on 4 integrated corner metal feet. It can be operated on AC or DC and uses a 115v 50w lamp. The projector has a single claw intermittent, operating on one side of the film only and two sprocket rollers, on the right hand side. It has a three-bladed shutter and a centrifugally-operated heat filter. The lens is focused by moving it backwards and forwards in its mount. There is a hand rewind on the top reel. On the left hand side at the front are 2 spring belts. The longer one from the motor is the motor drive belt, whilst the smaller is the take-up reel drive. At the rear is a switch to change from 200-250 volts to 100-125 volts and metal lug to lock the switch in position. Beneath this is a plastic knurled rotary switch with a white arrow on it. This is used to regulate the speed of the motor. At the bottom at the rear is a brown 125cm electical cord, that was connected to a suitable electric light socket. Markings: Front on the base, a gold transfer with a black and red border printed in black, "Made by Kodak Ltd. London". On the rear right hand side, a gold transfer with a black and red border printed in black, "Kodatoy" {in red}. "Trade Mark Protected Throughout the World, Universal Model, 100-125 Volts DC or AC 25-60 Cycle, 200-250 Volts DC or AC 25-60 Cycle. For Use With Safety Film Only". At rear, either side of switch, a gold transfer with a black and red border printed in black, "200-250 volts, 100-125 volts".
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, manufacturer