Advert Description
The 1932 Coronet 9.5mm Mk 1 cine camera was a simple affair - a 'sardine tin' type metal case size 5.25 x 4.5 x 2.125 inches, leatherette covered, fitted with a clockwork spring wound motor running a full 30ft of film at 16 frames per second, and a fixed focus f3.9 iris operated lens mounted on a bakelite front piece. There was a leather carry handle, direct vision viewfinder and push button for filming. There was no provision for single frames nor even a tripod bush. Film was loaded in the usual Pathe 'P' film chargers which hold around 28ft of 9.5mm camera film. The film gate area was a mazak casting which these days will often be found to be distorted or cracked. The main feature of this camera was its price - only 75 shillings - that is £3.75 in modern parlance. This made it a very cheap product - Pathescope cameras started at just over £5 for example. Unfortunately results were non too sharp even at smaller lens apertures, but it no doubt was popular and got people involved with home movies.
Offers Please for this Collectable with Leather Case.