Camera, Motion-picture
- Object Name:
- Camera, Motion-picture
- Object ID:
- 2009.039.12
- Place of Origin:
- Switzerland
- Date:
- 1970
- Description:
- Movie camera, used by the Kenneth L. Allen family of Rochester, NH, in the 1970s. Bolex 7.5 Super 8 movie camera. Rectangular aluminum body with black faux leather covering. Marked "BOLEX 7.5 MACROZOOM" on right side. Battery compartment at top front, cover marked "PAILLARD-BOLEX / MACROZOOM". Film compartment (empty) at back; cover marked on inside, "BREVETE CANADA 1968" followed by British and U.S. patent numbers; cover marked on outside, "Bolex / paillard / LENS AND CAMERA / MADE IN SWITZERLAND". Release button on front. Hinged lens cover on front. Zoom lever on right side. Removable handle on bottom front. Serial number "E 36323" (1970) on bottom.
- Material:
- Metal
Aluminum
Plastic - Dimensions:
- H-4 L-8 D-1.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Used by the Kenneth L. Allen (1916-2002) family of Rochester, NH. Donated by his daughter. Gift includes films taken with this camera, mostly vacation trips, skiing, and sporting events.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Ann Lindner
- People:
- Allen, Kenneth L. (1916-2002)
- Subjects:
- Cameras, Movie cameras
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